Gold price crash sparks panic: Long lines form outside Kyrgyzaltyn store

2026-02-02 - 04:58

Kyrgyzstan has been drawn into a global gold storm. Following the sharpest collapse in precious metals prices in recent years, residents have rushed en masse to Kyrgyzaltyn store to sell their gold bullion bars in an effort to avoid further losses. Over the weekend, the line stretched to more than 100 people—an influx seen for the first time since the launch of the gold bullion sales program for the public.