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Congo’s central bank turns to artisanal gold to defend franc

Gold bars. Photo by Zlaťáky @ Unsplash
Gold bars. Photo by Zlaťáky @ Unsplash
  • BCC to buy artisanal gold directly
  • Move aims to bolster forex reserves

 

KINSHASA, CONGO – The Central Bank of Congo is moving to directly purchase artisanal gold to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and stabilise the Congolese franc.

Facing chronic currency instability and repeated external shocks, the Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) has decided to buy gold extracted by artisanal miners within the country as part of a broader monetary policy shift.

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