Inside the Bank of England’s Vaults: More Gold Than Fort Knox
Beneath the streets of London, in the heart of the financial district, lies a vast and largely unseen repository of wealth: the Bank of England’s gold vaults. Holding more gold than Fort Knox, these vaults play a critical role in the global gold market and offer a glimpse into the world’s financial infrastructure.
A Hidden City Beneath London
The Bank of England’s underground complex extends to approximately 40% of the Bank’s total floor space. This subterranean network houses the largest gold storage facility in Europe, containing over 5,000 tonnes of gold Keep reading