
The Bank of England is one of the most powerful institutions in the United Kingdom.
It is responsible for setting interest rates, issuing bank notes, and maintaining confidence in the British currency.
Britain’s central bank is also one of the largest holders of gold in the world, which it stores in vaults spread over two floors.
Here’s a glimpse inside.
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