<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMDkvMDE5MWIxMTQtOTE5NC03ZGRiLWE3YmQtNmE4MzRjZWVlYzk1.jpg"></p><p>Central banks bought a record 483 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2024, driving the asset to an all-time high. </p>