DNB improves tradability of gold reserves
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DNB said the relocation largely used sales of approximately 59 tonnes in New York and purchases in London; more than 27 tonnes were physically moved via Zeist. It was neither a withdrawal of all Dutch gold from the United States nor entirely a physical shipment to London.
Paragraph following storage table: sales, purchases and physical transfers via ZeistDutch central bank reduces New York gold allocation for crisis preparedness · Relocation completed between March and August 2026
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DNB announced on September 2, 2026 that approximately 86 tonnes were reallocated from its combined New York and Ottawa holdings to London between March and August. It cited liquidity, risk diversification and geopolitical unrest. New York's share fell from 31.3% to 18.5%; Ottawa also retained 18.5%.
Opening paragraphs and before/after storage-location tableDutch central bank reduces New York gold allocation for crisis preparedness · Relocation completed between March and August 2026