— The Dutch Central Bank says the Netherlands has transferred around 86 metric tons of gold from reserves held in the U.S. and Canada to London as part of efforts to improve preparedness for major crises.The transfer took place between March and August 2026 and represents more than a quarter of the roughly 313 tons previously stored in the U.S. and Canada.
DNB says London was selected because its position as a major physical gold trading hub would allow the Netherlands to access or sell its reserves more quickly if needed during a serious crisis.
