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Gold soars after India bulks up

Nov 04, 2009 (The West Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- By Lucy Battersby

Company: Bank of India (BKIAF)

A large purchase by the Reserve Bank of India has lifted the price of gold close to its record high level. The central bank bought 200 metric tonnes of gold from the International Monetary Fund for $US6.7 billion ($A7.5 billion), to help manage its foreign exchange reserves. The price of gold was $US1,063.97 an ounce on 3 November 2009.

Publication Date: 4 November 2009 

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