History: Add. 26CR12 (eff. Mar 13, 2026)

Section 8.108 — Crown Treasury; require to maintain reserve holdings; components of reserve holdings; allow holding of reserves in international markets.

(1) The Crown Treasury shall maintain reserve holdings equal to not less than 100% of all francs in circulation.

(2) Reserve holdings must consist of the components provided for under ECL 8.107 as follows:

(a) Deposits or securities denominated in United States dollars, Canadian dollars, or euros.

(b) Physical, allocated, or exchange-traded gold or platinum bullion of standard fineness or equivalent commodity instruments.

(3) The Crown Treasury shall maintain reserve holdings directly or through authorized custodial institutions in recognized international markets.