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New York Bank Receives $5 Million in Gold Ingots
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York received 5 000 000 in gold ingots as a Christmas gift. Weighing 26 833 pounds in total, the bullion arrived aboard the Royal Mail liner Essequibo from Valpoiso. Twelve guards with pistols and shotguns protected the unloading, after which the gold was moved in three armored trucks. The source does not reveal the origin or purpose of the transfer.
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New York Bank
New York
U.P
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Royal Mail
Essequibo
Valpoiso