2001-12-05 | 6191The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic mandates minimum operational and security requirements for commercial banks handling precious metals, establishing standardized procedures for their receipt, storage, and issuance. The regulation enforces strict controls including the "four-eyes" principle, dual custody, surprise audits, and mandatory multi-department authorization for all metal movements and transactions. It further details precise documentation, packaging, tagging, and vault security protocols to minimize risks and ensure accurate accounting and physical safety of all precious metal assets.