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SPROTT MONEY GOLD PRICE โ€” APRIL 19, 2012

๐Ÿช Sprott Money โ€” 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)

C$1,703.51
Premium: C$78.00 (4.80%)

On April 19, 2012, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Sprott Money was priced at C$1,703.51 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$1,625.51 plus a dealer premium of C$78.00 (4.80%). The gold spot price rose by +4.90 (+0.30%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN โ€” APRIL 19, 2012

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$1,625.51
Sprott Money Premium+C$78.00
Sprott Money 1 oz Bar PriceC$1,703.51

SPOT PRICE OHLC โ€” APRIL 19, 2012

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$1,626.99
HighC$1,637.89
LowC$1,616.99
CloseC$1,625.51
Changeโ–ฒ +4.90 (+0.30%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON APRIL 19, 2012

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$1,690.51C$65.00
Sprott Money โœ“C$1,703.51C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$1,680.51C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$1,720.51C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$1,735.51C$110.00
Border GoldC$1,695.51C$70.00
โ† April 18, 2012 ๐Ÿ“… All Dates April 20, 2012 โ†’

ABOUT SPROTT MONEY

Sprott Money Ltd., a subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (TSX: SII), is a leading Canadian precious metals dealer based in Toronto. Visit the Sprott Money dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on April 19, 2012 for the full market overview.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Analysis โ€” April 19, 2012

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. Gold mining stocks on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) โ€” including Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle, and Kinross Gold โ€” offer leveraged exposure to gold prices. However, physical bullion provides direct price exposure without management risk, dilution, or operational challenges. Many Canadian financial advisors recommend a mix of both.

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

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 โ€” 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.

โš–๏ธ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,703.51
Per GramC$54.77
Per KilogramC$54,769.04
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$85.18
Per Tola (11.66g)C$638.82

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