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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Clark Garret Alvarez

Netherlands Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London Amid 'Increasing Geopolitical Unrest'

DNB relocates gold to London for crisis preparedness (Credit: Michael Steinberg/Pexels)

The Netherlands has moved approximately 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from the United States and Canada to London, citing 'increasing geopolitical unrest' and the need to strengthen its preparedness for a severe crisis.

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central bank, said the transfer took place between March and August 2026 and was designed to make the country's gold reserves more liquid and easier to trade if they were needed during a crisis.

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