Who holds most of the world’s gold?
1/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
United States
The United States of America holds more gold than any other country in the world.Gold holdings: 8,133.5 tonnes
Percentage of total foreign reserves: 75.1%
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![<p><b>Germany</b></p>Gold holdings: 3,391.3 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 72.1%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
2/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Germany
Gold holdings: 3,391.3 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 72.1%
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![<p><b>IMF</b></p>The IMF holds a relatively large amount of gold among its assets. The IMF's total gold holdings are valued on its balance sheet at about $4.9 billion on the basis of historical cost.<p>Gold holdings: 2,814.0 tonnes</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
3/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
IMF
The IMF holds a relatively large amount of gold among its assets. The IMF's total gold holdings are valued on its balance sheet at about $4.9 billion on the basis of historical cost.Gold holdings: 2,814.0 tonnes
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![<p><b>Italy</b></p>Gold holdings: 2,451.8 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 71.3%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
4/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Italy
Gold holdings: 2,451.8 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 71.3%
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![<p><b>France</b></p>Gold holdings: 2,435.4 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 69.5%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
5/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
France
Gold holdings: 2,435.4 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 69.5%
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![<p><b>China</b></p>Gold holdings: 1,054.1 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 1.6%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
6/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
China
Gold holdings: 1,054.1 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 1.6%
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![<p><b>Switzerland</b></p>Gold holdings: 1,040.1 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 10.0%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
7/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Switzerland
Gold holdings: 1,040.1 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 10.0%
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![<p><b>Russia</b></p>Gold holdings: 976.9 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 9.5%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
8/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Russia
Gold holdings: 976.9 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 9.5%
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![<p><b>Japan</b></p>Gold holdings: 765.2 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 3.1%</p><p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>]()
9/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Japan
Gold holdings: 765.2 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 3.1%
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![<p><b>Netherlands</b></p>Gold holdings: 612.5 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 58.7%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
10/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
Netherlands
Gold holdings: 612.5 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 58.7%
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![<p><b>India</b></p>Gold holdings: 557.7 tonnes<p>Percentage of total foreign reserves: 9.6%</p><p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>]()
11/11Which nation holds most of the World’s gold?
India
Gold holdings: 557.7 tonnesPercentage of total foreign reserves: 9.6%
(Photo: Reuters Pictures)
The yellow metal’s fluctuating prices was the highlight of last week. The demand for the value of gold is watched worldwide. The international gold statistics are as of April 2013.
(Source: World Gold Council)
