Definition
Gold for which monetary authorities, or others who are subject to the effective control of the monetary authorities, have title and which is held as a reserve asset. It includes gold bullion and unallocated gold accounts with non-residents that give title to claim the delivery of gold.
Further information
Monetary gold fall under category 1.1 of the financial instruments classification, according to the European System of Accounts 2010.
Classification of financial instruments (European System of Accounts 2010).
Related concepts
References
Links to data tables
Selection of tables
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Balance of Payments and International Investment Position. International reserves and foreign currency liquidity.
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Balance of Payments and International Investment Position. International reserves and foreign currency liquidity.
Update date: May 2025
