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KITCO GOLD PRICE β€” MAY 23, 2006

πŸͺ Kitco β€” 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)

C$821.99
Premium: C$65.00 (8.59%)

On May 23, 2006, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Kitco was priced at C$821.99 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$756.99 plus a dealer premium of C$65.00 (8.59%). The gold spot price rose by +23.32 (+3.18%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN β€” MAY 23, 2006

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$756.99
Kitco Premium+C$65.00
Kitco 1 oz Bar PriceC$821.99

SPOT PRICE OHLC β€” MAY 23, 2006

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$756.99
HighC$756.99
LowC$756.99
CloseC$756.99
Changeβ–² +23.32 (+3.18%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON MAY 23, 2006

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
Kitco βœ“C$821.99C$65.00
Sprott MoneyC$834.99C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$811.99C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$851.99C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$866.99C$110.00
Border GoldC$826.99C$70.00
← May 22, 2006 πŸ“… All Dates May 24, 2006 β†’

ABOUT KITCO

Kitco Metals Inc. is Canada's oldest and largest online precious metals dealer, headquartered in MontrΓ©al, Quebec since 1977. Visit the Kitco dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on May 23, 2006 for the full market overview.

πŸ“Š Market Analysis β€” May 23, 2006

Gold demand in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by institutional investors, ETF flows, and retail buyers seeking portfolio diversification. The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf remains one of the world's most widely traded bullion coins. Central banks worldwide purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually in 2023–2025, led by China, India, and Turkey. This institutional buying has provided a structural floor under gold prices. Canada is unique among G7 nations in holding zero gold reserves since 2016, making private gold ownership more significant for national wealth preservation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ What payment methods are accepted?

Canadian gold dealers accept bank wire transfers (lowest premiums), e-Transfer/Interac, credit cards (2–3% higher premiums), and in some cases PayPal or cryptocurrency. Bank wire is recommended for orders over C$5,000.

πŸ’‘ Canadian Gold Investor Guide

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.

Physical vs Paper Gold: Physical bullion (bars, coins) provides tangible ownership with no counterparty risk, ideal for long-term holdings. ETFs (CGL.TO, MNT.TO) offer convenience for trading and rebalancing. A combination of both can optimize for both security and flexibility.

βš–οΈ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$821.99
Per GramC$26.43
Per KilogramC$26,427.55
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$41.10
Per Tola (11.66g)C$308.25

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