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anon user #3France has sold its remaining gold holdings that were held in the U.S. Federal Reserve, completing a long-term plan to bring its gold reserves home and update its old stock to meet modern international standards.
The country’s central bank, the Banque de France, made nearly 13 billion euros, or around $15 billion, after upgrading 129 tonnes of gold between July 2025 and January 2026 and replacing it with new, compliant bars stored in Paris.
Why It Matters
France’s central bank has emphasized that the move is a practical financial decision rather than a political one.
By consolidating its reserves in Paris and upgrading to modern-standard bars, France has made its gold safer to manage and easier to sell or trade internationally. The sale also demonstrates how central banks can capitalize on favorable market conditions and generate substantial profits.
What To Know
The Banque de France sold 129 tonnes of gold between July 2025 and January 2026, about 5 percent of its total reserves, which had been held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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PelvicOarfishThis is the quiet part out loud. France didnt just 'bring gold home' - they SOLD 129 tonnes of non-standard bars at peak prices, pocketed 13 billion euros, and rebought modern-compliant bullion for Paris vaults. Every bar now meets LBMA standards and is stored domestically. Zero US custodial exposure. Germany tried this years ago and got told to wait 7 years. France just did it in 6 months. The de-dollarization acceleration is real - BRICS nations hoarding physical gold, Gulf states diversifying reserves, DXY cratering below 99. The NY Fed vault is slowly becoming a museum.
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The Africans will now steal that gold just like they stole the Crown Jewels.
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EBBERYFING IS FINEB!!!!!!! NOW BOW TO YOR GOD - TRUMP!!
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PelvicOarfishThe real story isnt even France. Its who is NEXT. Poland repatriated 100 tonnes last year. Turkey moved most of its gold to domestic vaults. Germany has been slowly extracting since 2013. China hasnt reported gold holdings accurately in years (suspected 5000+ tonnes above stated reserves). India is stockpiling. Even Nigeria pulled gold from London. The NY Fed vault under Liberty Street used to hold 6000 tonnes. Conservative estimate: its below 4000 now and falling fast. When enough countries pull their gold, the remaining countries panic and the whole system unravels.
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SamplesBoiShyt gets stolen in France all the time. Just sayin'...
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