The distribution of the UK's assets in the event of Scottish independence would be subject to negotiation between an independent Scottish Government and the continuing UK government, a spokesman for the United Kingdom Treasury said.
The United Kingdom, whose reserves are worth 7.84 billion pounds ($12.6 billion) at today's prices, making it the world’s 18th largest gold reserves holder, Reuters reported on Monday.
In total, the UK is said to have 310 metric tons in gold reserves.
A YouGov poll in the Sunday Times indicated that 51 percent of Scots supported independence while 49 percent backed the current Union .... http://rt.com/uk
