Article L141-9 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
The Banque de France may carry out, on its own behalf and on behalf of third parties, all transactions in gold, means of payment and securities denominated in foreign currencies or defined by a weight of gold. The Banque de France may lend or borrow sums in euros or foreign currencies to foreign banks, institutions or foreign or international monetary organisations. When carrying out these operations, the Banque de France…