| Level | Item |
| Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | OV4/105 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Title | BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (BIS): UNITED KINGDOM (UK) SUSPENSION OF GOLD STANDARD, 20 SEPTEMBER 1931 |
| Date | 20 Sep 1931 - 31 Jan 1932 |
| Description | Discussion of effect on BIS. Memorandum entitled 'BIS Gold Guarantee' by Harry Arthur Siepmann sets out moral and legal position of UK and leads to consideration of (1) future gold guarantee for Central Bank deposits and (2) possibility of ex gratia payment by Bank of England to cover actual BIS loss. Protracted discussions within BIS regarding desirability and method of operation of a gold guarantee. |
| Original Reference | CBP653v1 |