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The Largest Gold Vault in the World Impresses With Its Rigorous Security and Its History Began During World War II
Located 25 meters below the surface, the largest gold vault in the world impresses with its dimensions and security. Installed in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, it holds approximately 507,000 gold bars, with a total weight of 6,331 metric tons.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is responsible for the custody of this treasure. According to official information, this service is offered to central banks, governments, and international entities.
Individuals and private entities are not permitted to store gold at the location. This measure aims to protect the neutrality and integrity of the institution.
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A Story That Began During World War II
The majority of the gold arrived at the vault during and shortly after World War II. Many countries, seeking to protect their reserves, chose to send them to the United States. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York was selected as a safe destination for these assets.
The reserves continued to grow until they peaked in 1973, when they amounted to 12,000 tons. This occurred shortly after the United States ended the conversion of dollars to gold for foreign governments.
Since then, the amount of gold stored has been gradually decreasing, as explained by the bank.
The institution states that the movement of deposits and withdrawals has become less intense over the years. Even with the reduction, the vault remains the largest gold deposit in the world.
Maximum Security in Gold Storage
The process of storing the bars is rigorous and highly controlled. When a shipment arrives, the gold bars are transported by elevator to the underground floor.
The movement is always supervised by a group of three people: two vault employees and one internal auditor.
This rule applies to any access to the vault, even for simple tasks such as changing a light bulb. The presence of these three people is mandatory to ensure total security.
Each received bar is weighed and its markings and purity level are verified. This information is recorded in detail.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York ensures that the deposited gold remains separate and identifiable. When the owner wishes to withdraw their gold, they receive exactly the same bars that were deposited, without exchanges or mixtures.
The vault has 122 compartments, with each one housing gold from only one account holder. This way, the bank ensures the individuality and traceability of each deposit made.
With information from O Globo.
