The Central Bank of the Netherlands (DNB) decided to transfer a significant part of its gold reserves that were in North America. The precious metal was moved from the cities of New York and Ottawa to London.
The operation involved a total of 86 tonnes of gold, which represents a substantial amount in the context of international metal reserves. The transport was carried out by air to ensure the security of the shipment.
The DNB justified this transfer with the political instability experienced at the time. The decision reflects concerns of the Dutch central bank regarding the geopolitical conditions that could represent a risk to its assets on the American continent.
This transfer is part of a broader trend of central banks that choose to repatriate or redistribute their gold reserves for security and financial strategy reasons.
