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BORDER GOLD GOLD PRICE — AUGUST 29, 2005

🏪 Border Gold — 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)

C$593.66
Premium: C$70.00 (13.37%)

On August 29, 2005, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Border Gold was priced at C$593.66 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$523.66 plus a dealer premium of C$70.00 (13.37%). The gold spot price fell by -0.56 (-0.11%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN — AUGUST 29, 2005

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$523.66
Border Gold Premium+C$70.00
Border Gold 1 oz Bar PriceC$593.66

SPOT PRICE OHLC — AUGUST 29, 2005

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$525.45
HighC$526.65
LowC$524.02
CloseC$523.66
Change▼ -0.56 (-0.11%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON AUGUST 29, 2005

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$588.66C$65.00
Sprott MoneyC$601.66C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$578.66C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$618.66C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$633.66C$110.00
Border Gold ✓C$593.66C$70.00
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ABOUT BORDER GOLD

Border Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based precious metals dealer serving Western Canada since 1994. Visit the Border Gold dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on August 29, 2005 for the full market overview.

📊 Market Analysis — August 29, 2005

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the benchmark gold price twice daily through electronic auction. This price, quoted in USD, is then converted to CAD using the prevailing exchange rate. Canadian dealers like Kitco update their premiums every 10–30 seconds based on these spot movements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Can I sell gold back to dealers?

Yes, most Canadian dealers offer buyback programs. Kitco, Sprott Money, and SilverGoldBull all purchase gold from customers at competitive bid prices, typically 1–3% below spot price depending on product type and market conditions.

❓ What affects Canadian dealer premiums?

Premiums above spot price vary based on product type, weight, payment method, and market conditions. Bank wire transfers typically earn 1–2% lower premiums than credit card purchases. Larger orders (10+ oz) may qualify for volume discounts from most Canadian dealers.

❓ Is shipping gold safe in Canada?

Major dealers ship via insured courier (Canada Post Xpresspost, Purolator) with full insurance coverage. All packages are discreetly labelled with no indication of contents. Free shipping thresholds typically range from C$200–C$500 depending on the dealer.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Buy a fixed CAD amount of gold each month — say C$500. This strategy reduces the impact of short-term volatility and removes the stress of timing the market. Over 10+ years, DCA has historically produced returns close to the annual average gold price.

Portfolio Allocation: Most Canadian financial planners recommend allocating 5–15% of a diversified portfolio to gold and precious metals. This allocation provides downside protection during equity bear markets while maintaining growth potential during inflationary periods.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$593.66
Per GramC$19.09
Per KilogramC$19,086.58
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$29.68
Per Tola (11.66g)C$222.62

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