Level | Item |
Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | C43/365 |
Extent | 1 file |
Title | GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OFFICE FILE RELATING TO RELATIONS WITH CENTRAL BANKS, GOVERNMENTS, OTHER BANKS, ETC: BANQUE NATIONALE SUISSE |
Date | 9 Oct 1933 - 31 Oct 1940 |
Description | Gold sales in London only through Bank. Swiss Bank's 'gentleman's agreement' against speculation. Exchange Fund - guilder and Swiss franc operations; special gold set aside. Sterling/Swiss franc swaps; gold coin and bullion dealings; Bank's change to fine ounce basis for weighing gold and for gold holdings, instead of specific bars. |
Original Reference | FE120v1A-1B |
Keyword | Switzerland; Swiss National Bank |