Central banks globally bought 51 tonnes of gold in June, marking the highest monthly purchase this year, with Poland and China leading the accumulation efforts.
Poland and China were the top buyers
Aug 05, 2026
03:48 pm
What's the storyCentral banks across the globe made their biggest gold purchases of the year in June, according to data from the World Gold Council (WGC).
The month saw a total of 51 tons of gold being acquired by these financial institutions.
Central banks reported record gold purchases in June, led by Poland and China, as they accumulated 51 tonnes.
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