| Level | Item |
| Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | OV44/213 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Title | STERLING AND STERLING AREA POLICY: STERLING BALANCES - BASLE ARRANGEMENTS AND STERLING GUARANTEE NEGOTIATIONS |
| Date | 1 Nov 1973 - 31 Dec 1973 |
| Description | Chancellor's message to Overseas Sterling Area (OSA) seeking views on arrangements after March. Revised paper on future arrangements for sterling. Letter of Indemnity on account of September 1973 Declaration. Numeraire for new guarantee. Ireland. Forward sales. Impact of oil price increase on sterling balance problem. Australia. Funding of sterling balances through Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Guarantee by means of a special bond. Guarantee by means of the 'effective' rate. International Monetary Fund (IMF). |
| Original Reference | CBP802_06v31A |
| YearOpen | 2024 |
| Keyword | Basel |