Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will set out in tabular form the value of the Central Bank holdings of gold at the end of each year from 2010 to 2013; the value of all purchases and sales of gold by the Central Bank in each year from 2010 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32694/14]
View answerAs per the Central Bank annual statements, gold and gold receivables consist of coin stocks held in the Central Bank, together with gold bars held at the Bank of England. The value of the Central Bank holdings of gold at the end of each year from 2010 to 2013 is set out in tabular form. I am informed by the Central Bank that it has not sold or purchased any gold in the periods 2010 to 2013. The movement in the holdings of gold is reflective of the change in value/price of gold.
|
Year |
Holdings of Gold |
Purchases of Gold |
Sales of Gold |
|
2010 |
203,791,985.99 |
0 |
0 |
|
2011 |
234,966,619.78 |
0 |
0 |
|
2012 |
243,521,797.93 |
0 |
0 |
|
2013 |
168,443,932.15 |
0 |
0 |
