Global political unrest prompts Dutch gold reserve relocation
The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 metric tons of its gold reserves from North America to London and its domestic vault as a "crisis preparedness" measure amid global political unrest. This strategic move aims to improve the tradability and accessibility of its gold in a crisis situation.
Why it matters
This action reflects growing geopolitical anxieties among central banks, signaling a shift in how nations manage strategic assets and potentially influencing global financial stability and trust in international reserve systems.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch central bank announced Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as “crisis preparedness” in a time of global political unrest.
It said that between March and August, some 86 metric tons (94.8 tons) of gold were transferred to London from the combined total of around 313 metric tons (345 tons) held in New York and Ottawa, Canada . Before the move, New York housed 31.3% of the Dutch gold and Ottawa held 19.7%. After the move, both cities now hold 18.5%, the bank said.
The bank owns 612.4 metric tons (675 tons) of gold that was worth 72.2 billion euros (about $83.6 billion) at the end of 2025.
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