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Infographic: Which Countries Have the Largest Stash of Gold?

Written by Mint.com
Published Apr 2, 2012
1 min read
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For millennia, gold has been considered a precious commodity. It’s a resource that can be saved, sold, bartered, and consumed. Despite these modern times, when technology and globalization are highly valued, gold is still one of the world’s most prized possessions.

The central banks of many countries are brimming with gold, as their internal reserves are comprised mostly of this special metal, while other countries are taking advantage of the reserves available in their very own soil. The popularity of gold is booming, so much so that it appears as though we are in the middle of a modern day gold rush.

Click on “Launch Infographic” to see a visual guide to which countries are brimming with gold during this modern day gold rush.