Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins On Display
FRDGCSV • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,936.11
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the book value of gold coins held and displayed by Federal Reserve Banks, providing insight into the monetary asset management practices of the central banking system. The metric offers a unique perspective on the Federal Reserve's gold holdings and their accounting treatment.
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
The series represents the recorded accounting value of gold coins maintained by Federal Reserve Banks for display purposes, reflecting a historical component of monetary asset management. Economists view this metric as a small but interesting indicator of institutional asset preservation and historical monetary practices.
Methodology
The data is collected through internal Federal Reserve accounting records and reported with standard financial valuation protocols.
Historical Context
This trend provides supplementary context for understanding the Federal Reserve's asset management and historical monetary practices.
Key Facts
- Represents book value of displayed gold coins
- Part of Federal Reserve's asset documentation
- Provides historical monetary asset insight
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It measures the accounting book value of gold coins held and displayed by Federal Reserve Banks, not their market value.
Q: Why do Federal Reserve Banks display gold coins?
A: Gold coins are displayed for historical and educational purposes, representing the monetary system's evolution.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated periodically as part of standard Federal Reserve financial reporting.
Q: Does this trend impact monetary policy?
A: This specific trend is more of a historical documentation metric and does not directly influence current monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are these gold coins tradable assets?
A: These displayed gold coins are primarily for historical preservation and are not considered active trading assets.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins On Display [FRDGCSV], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025