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Dutch Central Bank Ships 86 Tonnes Gold to London

9/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Dutch central bank moved 86 tonnes of gold to the Bank of England in London.
The transfer occurred between March and August 2026 to improve the Netherlands’ crisis preparedness.
Governor Olaf Sleijpen said the gold will be more readily available in a severe crisis.
The bank sold 59 tonnes in New York and repurchased them for storage in London.
It then shipped 27 tonnes from Zeist to the United Kingdom.

History

Historical Context

In May 1940, fearing Nazi capture, the Bank of England shipped 280 tonnes of gold—about 6,000 bars—to the Royal Canadian Mint under Operation Fish. Over eight decades later, the Dutch central bank transferred 86 tonnes to the Bank of England, echoing the wartime strategic practice of diversifying reserves abroad to guard against global crises.

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Story summary

The Dutch central bank moved 86 tonnes of gold to the Bank of England in London.
The transfer occurred between March and August 2026 to improve the Netherlands’ crisis preparedness.
Governor Olaf Sleijpen said the gold will be more readily available in a severe crisis.
The bank sold 59 tonnes in New York and repurchased them for storage in London.
It then shipped 27 tonnes from Zeist to the United Kingdom.

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