Why Do Countries Store Gold?

[Suba]

As we know, not only housewives and investors store gold, but many countries also store gold in special central bank vaults, even countries are always trying to increase their gold reserves. Gold has a limited amount and the price of gold is always stable by any economic turmoil. So in your opinion, why do countries store gold?

 

[Augusta]

Countries store gold primarily as a safeguard against economic instability, including inflation and financial crises, and to maintain national economic security.