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KITCO GOLD PRICE β€” APRIL 5, 2012

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

C$1,687.47
Premium: C$65.00 (4.01%)

On April 5, 2012, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Kitco was priced at C$1,687.47 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$1,622.47 plus a dealer premium of C$65.00 (4.01%). The gold spot price rose by +24.84 (+1.55%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN β€” APRIL 5, 2012

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$1,622.47
Kitco Premium+C$65.00
Kitco 1 oz Bar PriceC$1,687.47

SPOT PRICE OHLC β€” APRIL 5, 2012

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$1,614.80
HighC$1,627.16
LowC$1,614.40
CloseC$1,622.47
Changeβ–² +24.84 (+1.55%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON APRIL 5, 2012

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
Kitco βœ“C$1,687.47C$65.00
Sprott MoneyC$1,700.47C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$1,677.47C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$1,717.47C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$1,732.47C$110.00
Border GoldC$1,692.47C$70.00
← April 4, 2012 πŸ“… All Dates April 9, 2012 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 April 5, 2012 for the full market overview.

πŸ“Š Market Analysis β€” April 5, 2012

For Canadian investors, understanding the relationship between the USD/CAD exchange rate and gold pricing is essential. A weakening Canadian Dollar amplifies gold returns in CAD terms, while a strengthening CAD can dampen returns even when USD-denominated gold rises. Geopolitical tensions β€” including trade wars, military conflicts, and sanctions β€” historically drive gold higher as investors seek safe-haven assets. The Canadian Dollar, as a commodity currency tied to oil prices, can weaken independently during global uncertainty, creating a double tailwind for gold priced in CAD.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ How do I verify gold authenticity?

Reputable Canadian dealers like Kitco and Sprott Money sell only assayed products from LBMA-approved refiners. The Royal Canadian Mint includes anti-counterfeiting features on Maple Leaf coins including micro-engraved laser marks and radial lines visible under magnification.

❓ 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.

πŸ’‘ Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Storage Considerations: Home safe (for holdings under C$50,000), bank safe deposit box (limited insurance), or allocated vault storage through dealers like Kitco or Sprott Money (institutional security, insured). Each option involves different cost, convenience, and risk trade-offs.

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Buy a fixed CAD amount of gold each month β€” 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.

βš–οΈ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,687.47
Per GramC$54.25
Per KilogramC$54,253.34
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$84.37
Per Tola (11.66g)C$632.80

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