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ROYAL CANADIAN MINT GOLD PRICE โ€” JULY 20, 2020

๐Ÿช Royal Canadian Mint โ€” 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)

C$2,575.05
Premium: C$110.00 (4.46%)

On July 20, 2020, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Royal Canadian Mint was priced at C$2,575.05 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$2,465.05 plus a dealer premium of C$110.00 (4.46%). The gold spot price rose by +11.39 (+0.46%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN โ€” JULY 20, 2020

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$2,465.05
Royal Canadian Mint Premium+C$110.00
Royal Canadian Mint 1 oz Bar PriceC$2,575.05

SPOT PRICE OHLC โ€” JULY 20, 2020

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$2,452.97
HighC$2,466.95
LowC$2,452.97
CloseC$2,465.05
Changeโ–ฒ +11.39 (+0.46%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON JULY 20, 2020

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$2,530.05C$65.00
Sprott MoneyC$2,543.05C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$2,520.05C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$2,560.05C$95.00
Royal Canadian Mint โœ“C$2,575.05C$110.00
Border GoldC$2,535.05C$70.00
โ† July 17, 2020 ๐Ÿ“… All Dates July 21, 2020 โ†’

ABOUT ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation producing Canada's iconic Gold Maple Leaf coins at 99.99% purity. Visit the Royal Canadian Mint dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on July 20, 2020 for the full market overview.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Analysis โ€” July 20, 2020

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. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.TO) offer paper gold exposure. However, physical bullion provides tangible ownership without counterparty risk. Canadian investors should weigh convenience (ETFs) against security (physical) when building gold allocations.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

โ“ 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 1โ€“2% lower premiums than credit card purchases. Larger orders (10+ oz) may qualify for volume discounts from most Canadian dealers.

โ“ 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$200โ€“C$500 depending on the dealer.

โ“ What payment methods are accepted?

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

๐Ÿ’ก Canadian Gold Investor Guide

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.

Tax-Efficient Gold Investing: Maximize TFSA contributions first โ€” all gold gains are 100% tax-free. Then use RRSP for tax-deductible contributions where gains are tax-deferred. Keep non-registered gold purchases for emergency reserves, as the capital gains inclusion rate is 50%.

โš–๏ธ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$2,575.05
Per GramC$82.79
Per KilogramC$82,789.66
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$128.75
Per Tola (11.66g)C$965.64

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