Did you know that central banks around the world hold huge amounts of gold? Why? Because gold is valuable, safe, and easy to sell when needed. Central banks—like those in the U.S., China, and Russia—see gold as a strong investment, especially during uncertain times. In fact, they hold about a fifth of all the gold ever mined in history!

The U.S. leads the pack, with the most gold reserves in the world—over 8,100 tonnes, worth a massive $579 billion! That’s more gold than any other countr...