Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins On Display
FRDGCSAM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
377.43
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins On Display (FRDGCSAM) represents a unique historical record of gold coin holdings by Federal Reserve Banks. This metric provides insight into the historical monetary assets and preservation practices of the U.S. central banking system.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This trend captures the inventory of gold coins maintained by Federal Reserve Banks for historical and archival purposes. Economists view such data as a fascinating glimpse into the monetary heritage and asset management practices of the central banking system.
Methodology
The data is collected through internal Federal Reserve Bank inventories and documentation of numismatic collections.
Historical Context
This trend is primarily used for historical research and understanding the evolution of U.S. monetary assets.
Key Facts
- Represents historical gold coin holdings by Federal Reserve Banks
- Provides insight into monetary asset preservation
- Unique documentation of central banking historical collections
FAQs
Q: Why do Federal Reserve Banks keep gold coins?
A: Gold coins are maintained for historical documentation and as part of the national monetary heritage collection.
Q: Are these coins considered active monetary assets?
A: No, these coins are primarily historical artifacts and are not used as current monetary instruments.
Q: How are these gold coins tracked?
A: They are meticulously inventoried and documented by Federal Reserve Bank archivists and numismatic specialists.
Q: Can the public view these gold coin collections?
A: Some Federal Reserve Banks offer museum exhibits or special displays that showcase their historical coin collections.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Updates are infrequent, as these are historical collections with minimal changes over time.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins On Display [FRDGCSAM], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025