Overview
- Argentina's central bank lifted the $200 monthly cap on gold purchases, treating gold as foreign currency under new deregulation policies.
- Banco Ciudad is currently the only institution offering certified 999 fine gold bars and a custody service called 'Oroguar.'
- Local gold prices are approximately ARS 144,000 per gram, with increased demand anticipated for safety-deposit services.
- Global gold prices have surpassed $3,500 per ounce, reflecting a 30% rise in 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
- Central banks are purchasing gold at record levels, averaging 80 tonnes monthly, with February alone seeing 106 tonnes acquired.