Iraq central bank appears unlooted

Contrary to many early reports it seems the central bank of Iraq's main vaults have escaped looting and still contain U-S dollars, Iraqi dinars, gold and items from the museum put there for safekeeping.

Source: Associated Press

Except for the apparent withdrawal by Saddam and son, the business end of Iraq's central bank -- its main vaults -- appear mostly intact.

Civilian U-S officials say they have located the bank's main vaults, obtained some keys and combinations and sent Iraqi investigators

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