Gold Reserves Rise in Value as Poland Leads Purchases, but…
By Rick Steves
AI summary of the source article
Poland added 211.7 tonnes of gold to its reserves between December 2023 and April 2026, leading absolute gains among 90 nations. The Czech Republic saw the fastest percentage growth, while the United States remained the largest holder at 8,133.5 tonnes.
Why it matters
Central-bank buying "supports the view that official institutions are diversifying reserves, but it does not by itself prove an abandonment of the dollar."
Key facts
- Poland increased its gold reserves from 358.7 tonnes to 570.4 tonnes between December 2023 and April 2026.
- The Czech Republic increased gold reserves by 144.5%, rising from 30.7 tonnes to 75 tonnes.
- The United States remains the largest gold holder globally at 8,133.5 tonnes.
Source excerpt · FinanceFeeds
A new 2026 Gold Nations Report says Poland added 211.7 tonnes to its reserves between December 2023 and April 2026, while the Czech Republic recorded the fastest percentage increase. The study by The Gold Bullion Company compares reported central-bank holdings across 90 countries and estimates their value using gold prices. It says the United States remains the largest holder at 8,133.5 tonnes, wh…