Archive · 29 Jun 2025
RBI Unveils Gold Vault and Currency Secrets in New Documentary
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's central bank, has shown its hidden gold vault for the first time in a new documentary.
Inside are gold bricks, which are part of India's large gold reserves, worth billions of dollars.
The RBI is also now making all of India's money, including the paper and ink, within India.
This move towards openness and self-reliance aims to build trust and show how the RBI protects the country's money.
RBI opened its gold vault to the public for the first time, featured in the documentary 'RBI Unlocked'.
The documentary showcases India's gold reserves, stored in the vault, which are worth over $85 billion.
The gold bricks are worth crores of rupees each and together represent India’s 870 tonnes of gold reserves.
The documentary details the RBI's transformation into a monetary authority, including currency production.
The RBI now produces all Indian currency domestically, enhancing security and self-reliance.
- Who
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India.
- What
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened its gold vault and revealed its currency production process in a new documentary.
- When
- The documentary was released on the RBI's 90th anniversary.
- Where
- The gold is stored in the RBI vault in India, and the currency production facilities are located in Dewas, Nasik, Salboni, and Mysuru.
- Why
- The RBI aims to increase public trust by being more transparent and demonstrate how it secures the nation's wealth and financial stability.
RBI Transparency
RBI Openness
Secrecy vs. Transparency
RBI Transparency
Historically, the RBI has been secretive.
RBI Openness
The RBI is now proactively showing citizens how it safeguards their wealth and the nation’s stability.
- Documentary Title
- 'RBI Unlocked: Beyond the Rupee'
- Gold Reserve Value
- $85 billion
- Gold Brick Weight
- 12.5 kg each
- Total Gold Reserves
- 870 tonnes
- Currency Production Locations
- Dewas, Nasik, Salboni, Mysuru