Resources and Assets: Gold and Gold Certificates: Gold Certificate Account
RAGGCGCA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
11,037.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
2/17/1999 - 4/11/2018
Summary
The Gold Certificate Account trend tracks the U.S. Treasury's gold certificate holdings as a key monetary asset. This metric provides insight into national gold reserves and their potential economic significance.
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 represent a historical financial instrument that documents gold ownership by the U.S. government. Economists analyze this trend to understand monetary policy, gold reserves, and potential financial stability indicators.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported by the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve through official financial accounting records.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess national asset composition and potential monetary policy implications.
Key Facts
- Gold certificates represent official documentation of gold ownership
- Tracked as part of national monetary asset reporting
- Provides insight into government gold reserve management
FAQs
Q: What are gold certificates?
A: Gold certificates are financial documents that represent ownership of a specific amount of gold held by the U.S. Treasury. They are historical instruments used to track and document gold reserves.
Q: Why do economists track gold certificate accounts?
A: Economists analyze gold certificate accounts to understand national asset composition and potential monetary policy implications. These records provide insights into government gold holdings.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Gold Certificate Account data is typically updated periodically by the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve, with frequency depending on official reporting schedules.
Q: What does the RAGGCGCA series represent?
A: RAGGCGCA is the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) series identifier for tracking Gold Certificate Accounts, representing official gold certificate holdings.
Q: Are gold certificates still issued today?
A: Gold certificates are no longer actively issued to the public, but they remain an important historical financial instrument tracked by government financial records.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Resources and Assets: Gold and Gold Certificates: Gold Certificate Account [RAGGCGCA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025