This news.
Its explosiveness.
Is absolutely on par with---"The President of the United States was beaten up on the street for five minutes, the assailant walked away, and security personnel watched on as the masses applauded." Such a 'rumor' is almost beyond imagination.
Not only foreigners.
Even the nationals.
Are somewhat incredulous.
Thinking that the TV host reported it wrong, for example... added an extra zero. All major concerned institutions were also collectively dumbfounded, thinking to themselves, do you really need to make up such a lie to save the credibility of the Asia Dollar?
More than 2600 tons of gold reserves.
What does that represent?
Just a simple comparison makes it clear.
France, the third largest holder of gold reserves globally, has official gold reserves of just 2680 tons. With this, you've leaped from obscurity to the fourth largest in the world, almost toppling France.
Do you think I would believe that?
Ah.
If I believed you.
What about my IQ?