Collateralization of Currency: Holdings Against Federal Reserve Notes: Collateral Held Against Federal Reserve Notes: Special Drawing Rights Certificate Account: Wednesday Level
RESPPNSNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,200.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) certificate account held as collateral against Federal Reserve notes. It provides insight into the Federal Reserve's monetary asset management and international reserve 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
The trend represents a specific type of financial asset held by the Federal Reserve as backing for circulating currency. Economists use this metric to understand the complex mechanisms of currency valuation and international monetary reserves.
Methodology
Data is collected weekly by the Federal Reserve and represents the Wednesday-level holdings of Special Drawing Rights certificates.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess the Federal Reserve's currency management strategies and international monetary positioning.
Key Facts
- Represents collateral held against circulating Federal Reserve notes
- Measured at weekly Wednesday levels
- Part of the Federal Reserve's international monetary asset management
FAQs
Q: What are Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)?
A: SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement member countries' official reserves. They represent a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF members.
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve hold SDR certificates?
A: SDR certificates provide additional financial flexibility and serve as a form of international monetary reserve that can be used in global financial transactions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported weekly, specifically on Wednesdays, providing a consistent snapshot of the Federal Reserve's currency collateralization.
Q: What is the significance of this metric for economic policy?
A: It helps policymakers and economists understand the Federal Reserve's currency management strategies and international monetary positioning.
Q: Are SDR certificates the same as currency?
A: No, SDR certificates are a type of reserve asset that can be exchanged for actual currencies, but they are not direct currency themselves.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Collateralization of Currency: Holdings Against Federal Reserve Notes: Collateral Held Against Federal Reserve Notes: Special Drawing Rights Certificate Account: Wednesday Level [RESPPNSNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025