How Much Gold Reserve Does Turkey Have? Notable Changes in August.
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Global central banks purchased 39 tons of gold in August 2026, according to data from the World Gold Council (WGC). Global central banks continued to increase their gold reserves in August 2026. Large and regular buyers of gold remained active in 2026. On an annual basis, central banks reported a total purchase volume of 170 tons. The most active buyers in August were the central banks of China (+20 tons), Poland (+8 tons) and Uzbekistan (+8 ton…
As global central bank demand for gold accelerated again in August, Türkiye also increased its reserves after a three-month period of selling. China and Poland were leading the way in purchases, while Russia continued its selling trend.
According to data from the World Gold Council, central banks bought 39 tons of gold in August. The total reported purchases in the first eight months of 2026 reached 170 tons. China, Uzbekistan and Poland stood out in purchases, while Turkey also became the net buyer on a monthly basis. The August chart indicated that gold retains its importance in reserve diversification strategies.
World Gold Council data for August showed that central banks' appetite for gold has accelerated again. Net purchases of 39 tons were recorded during the month, with Turkey ending a three-month selling streak and returning to buying; China, however, was the clear leader.
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