On 15 Jan 2002, at 19:54, Craig Spencer wrote:

> I wonder: just what is the relative magnitude of dollars held as
> reserves by governments and the private dollar float? 

Central banks have in T-Bills and bonds:

Japan $400B+
China $200B+
Other tigers: $100B+ I think

Europe: ?? 

40% of the US debt is held by foreigners. So it is: some $2.4 
billions...  

Currency in circulation is probably less than $50-$100B.

I'd say that Central bank reserves are at least 50% if not 75%. It is 
a guess.. But I feel it is a good one.

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