Bank of England
The United Kingdom's central bank, whose London vaults hold gold on behalf of dozens of foreign governments and institutions -- including, since 2008, Venezuela's disputed 31-tonne reserve, which it has said it cannot release without a UK court order clarifying who has legal authority over the account.
Covered in 3 MetalsCost.com News Intelligence articles, most recently on September 18, 2026.
Coverage
Central Banks Have Relocated Gold Reserves in Three Waves Since 2000, World Gold Council Says
The World Gold Council traces central bank gold relocations back to Germany's 2000 transfer through three historical waves, arguing the Netherlands' 2026 move to London and India's rising domestic share reflect a search for liquidity and access, not a prelude to selling.
Venezuela Nears Deal to Move Disputed $4 Billion Gold Reserve From London to New York
Venezuela's interim government and opposition are nearing a deal to move 31 tonnes of gold worth about $4 billion from London's Bank of England to the New York Federal Reserve, pending a UK court's approval.
Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold From North America to London for Crisis Readiness
The Dutch central bank moved 86 tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London between March and August 2026, citing geopolitical unrest and crisis-readiness needs.
