June 4, 2026

Russia Strikes Gold: Historic Peak of $310.72 Billion Shakes Up Global Rankings

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Russia’s gold reserves have reached a record-breaking value of US$310.72 billion, a significant increase of 57% from the previous year. According to data released by the Central Bank of Russia as of November 30th, this marks the fourth consecutive month of growth.

Gold’s Role in Russia’s International Reserves

Gold now represents over 42% of Russia’s international reserves, a percentage that has not been seen in the past 30 years. The total reserves, which include gold and foreign exchange, have seen a 19% year-on-year increase to $734.59 billion.

Russia’s Position in Global Gold Investing

According to the World Gold Council, Russia stands as the fifth-largest gold investor globally in the third quarter, with 2,329 tonnes in its reserves. The only nations that are ahead of Russia in terms of gold investment are the United States, Germany, Italy, and France.

Meanwhile, China, holding the sixth position, has 2,303 tonnes of gold. However, interestingly, the value of gold only represents 7.68% of its total reserves.

On the other hand, the United States continues to maintain the most significant gold reserves globally. Its 8,133 tonnes of gold account for a whopping 80% of the country’s reserves.

Questions & Answers

What is the current value of Russia’s gold reserves?
The current value of Russia’s gold reserves is a record-breaking US$310.72 billion.

What percentage of Russia’s international reserves is made up by gold?
Gold now represents over 42% of Russia’s international reserves.

Where does Russia rank worldwide in terms of gold investment?
According to the World Gold Council, Russia is the fifth-largest gold investor in the world.

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