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What is 'tradable gold'?

'Readily tradable' gold refers to its ease of being bought or sold quickly without significantly affecting its price. London is a major global financial hub with established gold markets and secure vaults, making it an ideal location for central banks to store reserves they might need to liquidate swiftly in a crisis.

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