Assets: Other: Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPARNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
26,237.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the Federal Reserve's holdings of Gold Certificates and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Certificates on a weekly basis. These assets represent unique international monetary instruments that reflect the United States' global financial positioning.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Gold Certificates and SDR Certificates are specialized financial assets held by the Federal Reserve as part of its international reserve management strategy. These instruments represent claims on foreign currencies and gold reserves, serving as important components of the U.S. monetary system's international liquidity.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the current value and composition of these specific certificate holdings.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers use this data to assess the United States' international monetary reserves and potential interventions in global financial markets.
Key Facts
- Gold Certificates represent a historical claim on gold reserves
- SDR Certificates are international reserve assets created by the IMF
- These assets are part of the Federal Reserve's broader monetary management strategy
FAQs
Q: What are Gold Certificates?
A: Gold Certificates are financial instruments representing a claim on gold reserves held by the Federal Reserve, historically used as a form of monetary backing.
Q: What are SDR Certificates?
A: Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Certificates are international reserve assets created by the International Monetary Fund to supplement member countries' official reserves.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of the Federal Reserve's holdings of these specific certificate assets.
Q: Why do these certificates matter?
A: These certificates represent important components of international monetary reserves, reflecting the United States' global financial positioning and liquidity.
Q: Can the public access this data?
A: Yes, this data is publicly available through the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account: Wednesday Level [H41RESPPARNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025