Taiwan's Currency Backed by Gold Reserves: Central Bank

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News Date: August 18, 2024

A central bank official announced on Friday that Taiwan holds around 422 tonnes of gold in reserve, managed by the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support the national currency.
Of this, 410 tonnes are dedicated to backing the issuance of New Taiwan dollars, while a smaller portion is used every four years to mint commemorative coins for the inauguration of the president and vice president.
As of the first quarter of 2024, Taiwan ranks 12th globally in gold reserves.
Despite a significant increase in gold's value since its purchase in the 1970s, the central bank is not buying or selling its reserves.
Taiwan's unrealized gain from these reserves is nearly NT$900 billion due to gold's appreciation.

Investors should prepare for more wealth destruction

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United States and China are seeking debt relief measures

The United States and China are in frequent discussions to prevent emerging market sovereign defaults.
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Central banks voice support for gold reserves

At the London Bullion Market Association's annual conference in Miami, representatives from three central banks voiced support for increasing gold reserves.
Central banks are eager to diversify their holdings, citing financial and strategic reasons.
With rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, gold is seen as a hedge against risk.
By boosting gold reserves, central banks aim to strengthen their balance sheets and reduce reliance on foreign currencies like the US dollar, signaling a collective shift toward prioritizing gold as a key asset.