While those of us who served there in the military may have seen the secure and secret building that houses gold, many Americans are not aware of the precious metal residing in Fort Knox, Ky. The Fort Knox gold vaults are sometimes called the “bullion bunker.” Operated by the U.S. Treasury, the amount of gold stored there is almost beyond comprehension. Currently, the total is 147.3 million ounces of gold. That equates to 4,603 tons, much of it in 27-pound bars. The remainder consists of gold coins. The book value — the fixed price set in 1973 — is .22...

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