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Netherlands relocation of gold reserves

Overview

Between March and August 2026, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) relocated 86 metric tonnes of gold reserves from North America to London. The assets were moved from New York and Ottawa to the Bank of England through a mix of physical transport and financial transactions involving the sale and repurchase of gold to minimize risks. DNB President Olaf Sleijpen described the relocation as a “crisis preparedness” measure designed to enhance the liquidity and tradability of the reserves amid increasing geopolitical unrest. He noted that while the move aims to strengthen institutional resilience, the bank does not expect to need to use these reserves in a crisis.

London was selected as a primary global hub for gold trading to offer easier access to liquidity. The transfer involved physically moving over 27 tonnes of gold to the DNB’s secure facility in Zeist, Netherlands, before it was sent to London, while the remaining 59 tonnes were transferred via market trades in New York and London. Following the transfer, London holds 32.1% of the Netherlands' total 612.4 tonnes of gold reserves, while holdings in the US and Canada both decreased to 18.5%.

By September 2026, this movement is viewed as part of a broader trend where central banks, including those of France and Germany, are reassessing gold storage locations due to geopolitical instability and concerns regarding the predictability of U.S. foreign policy. As European nations reduce holdings stored in the United States or repatriate assets to domestic vaults, the Bank of England continues to serve as a major global custodian, holding approximately 400,000 bars for various central banks.

Entities

Bank of England · De Nederlandsche Bank · United States · Olaf Sleijpen · World Gold Council

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Central banks shift gold reserves amid geopolitical uncertainty

    Central banks are shifting gold reserves and repatriating assets to mitigate geopolitical risks and U.S. policy uncertainty, while gold prices rise amid a weakening dollar and high U.S. debt.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 40 sources
    European central banks relocate gold reserves from North America

    European central banks, led by the Netherlands, are moving gold reserves from North America to London and home territories to increase liquidity and resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions.

  3. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 144 sources
    Dutch Central Bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to London

    The Dutch Central Bank moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London to improve liquidity and crisis preparedness amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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