KITCO GOLD PRICE — MAY 22, 2012
🏪 Kitco — 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)
On May 22, 2012, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Kitco was priced at C$1,668.89 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$1,603.89 plus a dealer premium of C$65.00 (4.05%). The gold spot price fell by -18.18 (-1.12%) compared to the previous trading day.
PRICE BREAKDOWN — MAY 22, 2012
| Component | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD) | C$1,603.89 |
| Kitco Premium | +C$65.00 |
| Kitco 1 oz Bar Price | C$1,668.89 |
SPOT PRICE OHLC — MAY 22, 2012
| Metric | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Open | C$1,603.27 |
| High | C$1,605.72 |
| Low | C$1,595.85 |
| Close | C$1,603.89 |
| Change | ▼ -18.18 (-1.12%) |
COMPARE DEALERS ON MAY 22, 2012
| Dealer | 1 oz Bar (CAD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Kitco ✓ | C$1,668.89 | C$65.00 |
| Sprott Money | C$1,681.89 | C$78.00 |
| SilverGoldBull | C$1,658.89 | C$55.00 |
| TD Precious Metals | C$1,698.89 | C$95.00 |
| Royal Canadian Mint | C$1,713.89 | C$110.00 |
| Border Gold | C$1,673.89 | C$70.00 |
ABOUT KITCO
Kitco Metals Inc. is Canada's oldest and largest online precious metals dealer, headquartered in Montréal, Quebec since 1977. Visit the Kitco dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on May 22, 2012 for the full market overview.
📊 Market Analysis — May 22, 2012
❓ 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.
💡 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 — 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.
⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)
| Unit | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Per Troy Ounce (31.1g) | C$1,668.89 |
| Per Gram | C$53.66 |
| Per Kilogram | C$53,655.98 |
| Per Pennyweight (1.555g) | C$83.44 |
| Per Tola (11.66g) | C$625.83 |
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