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Montreal Special Drawing Right

The Montreal Special Drawing Right is an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Last updated: 28 January 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2019/10/17/Special-Drawing-Right-SDR

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