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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Dutch central bank relocates gold reserves to London for crisis preparedness

The Dutch central bank (DNB) has transferred billions of dollars in gold reserves from North America to London to improve the tradability and accessibility of its assets. The bank moved 86 metric tons of gold between March and August 2025, citing the need to strengthen resilience during times of global political unrest.

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Why It Matters

The relocation changes the physical storage location of a significant portion of the Netherlands' national wealth, affecting how quickly the country can access its in a financial crisis.

Key Facts

  • The Dutch central bank moved 86 metric tons of gold from North America to London between March and August 2025.
  • The total value of the bank's 612.4 metric tons of gold was approximately $83.6 billion at the end of 2025.
  • Gold holdings in New York and Ottawa were reduced to 18.5% each.
  • Approximately 27 metric tons of gold were physically transported to a military base vault in Zeist, then to London.
  • Approximately 59 metric tons of gold were relocated by selling holdings in New York and purchasing equivalent amounts in London.
  • The bank states that gold held at the Bank of England meets modern international trade standards, making it more easily tradable in a crisis.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDutch central bank“The central bank of the Netherlands (DNB) managing the gold reserves.”organizationBank of England“The institution now holding the relocated gold reserves.”personOlaf Sleijpen“Governor of the Dutch central bank.”locationZeist“Location of the Dutch central bank's vault on a military base.”