Asked in a 2020 paperFairly easy

In May, 2020 Venezuela started legal proceedings against which bank to force it to release $1 billion worth of Venezuelan gold kept in reserve?

Correct answer: D. Bank of England

  • A. Federal Reserve Bank
  • B. Bank of Spain
  • C. European Reserve Bank
  • D. Bank of England

Explanation

Venezuela took legal action against the Bank of England over roughly $1 billion in Venezuelan gold reserves held in London. The dispute involved recognition of Venezuela's rival political authorities and control of the reserves.

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