How Big Is the US Gold Reserve and What Is It Worth?

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Tags: The Fed, U.S. Economy

03/07/2025 Ryan McMaken

Should we audit the US gold hoard? First, let’s take a look at what the official numbers say about how big the US gold reserve is, where it is located, and how much it is worth in US dollars.

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