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and have raised eyebrows with their comments about inspecting the gold reserves, questioning the status of the U.S. government's gold holdings.
Treasury Secretary reassured the public, stating that annual audits confirm "all the gold is present and accounted for."
Fort Knox's Gold and Security
Fort Knox holds approximately 147.3 million ounces of gold, about half of the Treasury's total, with its gold's book value set at $42.22 per ounce.
The depository's security is described as extremely high, with the facility built from massive amounts of granite, concrete, and steel, and only a few individuals knowing the complete procedures to access the vault.