EXHIBIT 5.5

To Whom it May Concern:

In connection with the Registration Statement on Form F-10 filed by Gold
Reserve Inc., as such may thereafter be amended or supplemented, and in the
prospectus contained therein, I, Raul H. Borrastero, hereby consent to the use
of my name in connection with preparation of the reports references in such
registration statement and prospectus.

Yours truly,

/s/ Raul H. Borrastero
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Raul H. Borrastero, C.P.G.

May 2, 2006