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ROYAL CANADIAN MINT GOLD PRICE โ€” JULY 8, 2022

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

C$2,366.86
Premium: C$110.00 (4.87%)

On July 8, 2022, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Royal Canadian Mint was priced at C$2,366.86 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$2,256.86 plus a dealer premium of C$110.00 (4.87%). The gold spot price fell by -8.32 (-0.37%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN โ€” JULY 8, 2022

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$2,256.86
Royal Canadian Mint Premium+C$110.00
Royal Canadian Mint 1 oz Bar PriceC$2,366.86

SPOT PRICE OHLC โ€” JULY 8, 2022

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$2,253.62
HighC$2,268.14
LowC$2,245.84
CloseC$2,256.86
Changeโ–ผ -8.32 (-0.37%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON JULY 8, 2022

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$2,321.86C$65.00
Sprott MoneyC$2,334.86C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$2,311.86C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$2,351.86C$95.00
Royal Canadian Mint โœ“C$2,366.86C$110.00
Border GoldC$2,326.86C$70.00
โ† July 7, 2022 ๐Ÿ“… All Dates July 11, 2022 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 8, 2022 for the full market overview.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Analysis โ€” July 8, 2022

Gold has historically served as an effective hedge against inflation and currency depreciation in Canada. Central bank policies, including the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, directly influence the attractiveness of gold relative to fixed-income investments. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is strongly correlated with crude oil prices due to Canada's status as a major oil exporter. When oil prices fall, the CAD typically weakens, causing gold priced in CAD to rise even if USD gold is flat. This commodity currency dynamic makes gold an effective diversifier in Canadian portfolios.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

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.

โ“ 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.

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$2,366.86
Per GramC$76.10
Per KilogramC$76,096.21
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$118.34
Per Tola (11.66g)C$887.57

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