A Golden Illusion Near Singapore

Nestled just outside Singapore's Changi Airport, The Reserve captures attention with its striking five-millimeter-thick onyx facade glowing under LED lights, resembling an enormous ingot of gold. But don't be fooled—this dazzling structure is actually one of the largest storage facilities for silver globally, having been transformed from its previous life as an electronics factory.

Unimaginable Wealth Inside

While The Reserve does house an impressive 100 tonnes of gold and platinum, that pales in comparison to its staggering holding of about 15,500 tonnes of silver. To put that in context, this singular facility is capable of storing nearly two-thirds of the world’s total silver production, which was around 25,000 tonnes in 2024. Visitors can take in the spectacle from the aptly named Silver Cliff, overlooking a vault brimming with over 10,000 tonnes of silver.

The Ultimate Safe Haven

In these times of increasing global uncertainty, The Reserve positions itself as a "safe haven for intergenerational wealth." Its security measures are top-notch, featuring a colossal 2.5-tonne door, quadruple alarm systems, mantraps, motion and vibration sensors, over 500 CCTV cameras, and security forces from the Singapore Auxiliary Police.

Fortified for Your Valuables

The vaults for gold and platinum are a marvel of engineering—a UL-rated Class II vault within another vault, with walls made of composite steel, 30 centimeters thick. Meanwhile, for those worried about cyber threats, rest assured: the vault's management system is completely offline, disconnected from the internet to enhance security.

Luxury and Practicality Combined

Beyond precious metals, The Reserve boasts 12,500 safe deposit boxes, providing ample space for every one of the world’s 3,028 billionaires (per Forbes' 2025 ranking) to each have four boxes. But there’s more—level four of The Reserve is dedicated to The Xcess, a luxury watch service that focuses on preservation, restoration, and authentication. Swiss-trained watchmakers offer owners the option to use their exquisite timepieces as collateral for loans. And in a nod to the digital age, The Xcess plans to link luxury watches to NFTs.

An Expensive Sip?

Perched at the top level is a chic coffee bar run by Sojourner, a specialty coffee company based in Singapore. One can only speculate what the price of a latte might be in such opulent surroundings!