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Banque de France Sells 129 Tonnes of Gold for $15 Billion

4/11/2026

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The Banque de France sold 129 tonnes of gold held from the U.S. Federal Reserve between July 2025 and January 2026, earning about $15 billion.
The sale aims to modernize its gold reserves by replacing old bars with new, compliant ones stored in Paris.
The move coincides with geopolitical tensions and reflects a broader central-bank trend away from dollar-linked assets due to security concerns.

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The Banque de France sold 129 tonnes of gold held from the U.S. Federal Reserve between July 2025 and January 2026, earning about $15 billion.
The sale aims to modernize its gold reserves by replacing old bars with new, compliant ones stored in Paris.
The move coincides with geopolitical tensions and reflects a broader central-bank trend away from dollar-linked assets due to security concerns.