Fueled by Western sanctions Russia outshines China to become world’s 5th biggest holder of gold

Fueled by Western sanctions Russia outshines China to become world’s 5th biggest holder of gold

The Central Bank of Russia reported purchasing 8.5 million troy ounces of gold in January-November 2018. With its 67.6 million ounces of gold Russia is now the world’s fifth largest holder behind the US, Germany, France and Italy.