The Bank of Albania has announced a remarkable achievement, with its gold reserves now standing at an unprecedented 500 million euros. This significant milestone was reported by Gazeta Express on March 23, 2026, at 12:49. The bank’s gold reserve has attained historic high levels, largely due to escalating gold prices and a corresponding rise in the overall reserve volume.
Official statistics from the Bank of Albania reveal that as of the end of January, the country’s foreign exchange reserve held 498 million euros in gold – a record high. Compared to the previous year, the value of the Bank of Albania’s gold reserve has surged by over 70%. Notably, the proportion of gold within the total foreign exchange reserve has also increased dramatically, reaching 6.8% – a substantial jump from the 4.65% recorded a year earlier.
Gold continues to be the sole physical asset within the bank’s reserve structure, constituting a considerable and vital part of the nation’s financial holdings. This achievement reflects the Bank of Albania’s strategic approach to safeguarding the country’s financial stability.
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