Above, Fort Knox U.S. Bullion Depository. |
One of the most memorable movie sets in film has to be the Fort Knox set in Goldfinger (1964), the third James Bond movie starring Sean Connery.
The set design by Ken Adam, it is said, bears no resemblance to the real Fort Knox gold depository facility.
United States Gold Bureau has posted an article asking, "Does Fort Knox Still Have Gold?"
The article begins with:
If you didn't learn about Fort Knox in history class, you may be aware of it from the James Bond movie Goldfinger. Have you ever wondered what Fort Knox is really like and how much gold the U.S. holds there?
Fort Knox is one of the most secret and secure places in the United States. Few people get to go inside, so it's a popular subject for speculation.
The facility doesn't allow visitors, so it's impossible to know exactly how much gold there is at Fort Knox. Whether you're a gold investor or just curious about this bullion bunker in Kentucky, Fort Knox gold is a fascinating subject.
Here's a closer look at Fort Knox and its mysterious gold supply.
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