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Is Gold Tracked by the Government?

James H. Sterling Oct 18, 2026 7 min read

Is is Gold Tracked by the Government really worth exploring? Uncover expert findings below.

About 244,000 metric tons of gold has been discovered to date (187,000 metric tons historically produced plus current underground reserves of 57,000 metric tons). Most of that gold has come from just three countries: China, Australia, and South Africa. The United States ranked fourth in gold production in 2016.