Article VII
Scarce Currencies
Section 1. General scarcity of currency
If the Fund finds that a general scarcity of a particular currency is developing, the Fund may so inform members and may issue a report setting forth the causes of the scarcity and containing recommendations designed to bring it to an end. A representative of the member whose currency is involved shall participate in the preparation of the port.
Section 2. Measures to replenish the Fund's holdings of scarce currencies
The Fund may, if it deems such action appropriate to replenish its holdings of any member's currency, take either or both of the following steps:
(I) Propose to the member that, on terms and conditions agreed between the Fund and the member, the latter lends its currency to the Fund or that, with the approval of the member, the Fund borrow such currency from some other source either within or outside the territories of the member, but no member shall be under any obligation to make such loans to the Fund or to approve the borrowing of its currency by the Fund from any other source.
(II) Require the member to sell its currency to the Fund for gold.
Section 3. Scarcity of the Fund's holdings
(a) If it becomes evident to the Fund that the demand for a member's currency seriously threatens the Fund's ability to supply that currency, the Fund, whether or not it has issued a report under Section I of this Article, shall formally declare such currency scarce and shall thenceforth apportion its existing and accruing supply of the scarce currency with due regard to the relative needs of members, the general international economic situation and any other pertinent considerations. The Fund shall also issue a report concerning its action.
b) A formal declaration under (a) above shall operate as an authorization to any member, after consultation with the Fund, temporarily to impose limitations on the freedom of exchange operations in the scarce currency. Subject to
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