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Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tons of Gold to London Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The Dutch Central Bank transferred 86 tons of gold reserves from the US and Canada to London to enhance crisis readiness.

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The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) announced on Wednesday that it transferred 86 tons of gold reserves from the United States and Canada to London. [1] The Netherlands Central Bank (DNB) announced on 2026-04-12 that it transferred approximately 86 tons of gold from vaults in New York and Ottawa to London. [2] DNB President Olaf Swaelen stated that the transfer was made to improve the speed of activation and use of gold reserves in a crisis situation. [3] Following the transfer, the share of Dutch gold held in London increased from 18.1% to 32.1%, while holdings in New York and Ottawa were reduced to 18.5% each. [4] The total value of the Dutch gold reserves is estimated at 72.2 billion euros as of the end of 2025. [5] The transfer involved approximately 59 tons for trading purposes and 27 tons for physical relocation, avoiding the need to melt down gold bars. [6] John Plaszczak, an analyst at Swiss Citi Asset Management, warned that if other central banks follow the Netherlands' lead, trust in the US could be weakened. [7]
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  1. The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) announced on Wednesday that it transferred 86 tons of gold reserves from the United States and Canada to London. · Blic.rs
  2. The Netherlands Central Bank (DNB) announced on 2026-04-12 that it transferred approximately 86 tons of gold from vaults in New York and Ottawa to London. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. DNB President Olaf Swaelen stated that the transfer was made to improve the speed of activation and use of gold reserves in a crisis situation. · Blic.rs
  4. Following the transfer, the share of Dutch gold held in London increased from 18.1% to 32.1%, while holdings in New York and Ottawa were reduced to 18.5% each. · Blic.rs
  5. The total value of the Dutch gold reserves is estimated at 72.2 billion euros as of the end of 2025. · Blic.rs
  6. The transfer involved approximately 59 tons for trading purposes and 27 tons for physical relocation, avoiding the need to melt down gold bars. · KyungHyangSinmun
  7. John Plaszczak, an analyst at Swiss Citi Asset Management, warned that if other central banks follow the Netherlands' lead, trust in the US could be weakened. · KyungHyangSinmun
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