Dutch central bank moves €10 billion in gold out of U.S., Canada, citing "instability"
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has relocated over 10 billion euros worth of gold reserves from the U.S. and Canada to London and the Netherlands. The move is intended to improve crisis readiness and liquidity amid rising geopolitical instability.
Why it matters
This strategic shift reflects growing concerns among central banks regarding the security and accessibility of national assets in a volatile global climate.
A portion of the Dutch national gold reserve held at the DNB Cash Centre in Zeist. Undated - Credit: De Nederlandsche Bank / Supplied to NL Times - License: All Rights Reserved Politics Business DNB De Nederlandsche Bank The United States of America Canada New York Ottawa London Zeist gold reserves Cuba Caracas Venezuela » More tags « Less tags Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 14:30 Share this article: Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Dutch central bank moves €10 billion in gold out of U.S., Canada, citing "instability" The Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) announced on Wednesday it relocated the equivalent of over 10 billion euros in gold from facilities in the United States and Canada over concern for global tensions.
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