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SPROTT MONEY GOLD PRICE โ€” JULY 28, 2017

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

C$1,668.55
Premium: C$78.00 (4.90%)

On July 28, 2017, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Sprott Money was priced at C$1,668.55 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$1,590.55 plus a dealer premium of C$78.00 (4.90%). The gold spot price rose by +22.10 (+1.41%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN โ€” JULY 28, 2017

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$1,590.55
Sprott Money Premium+C$78.00
Sprott Money 1 oz Bar PriceC$1,668.55

SPOT PRICE OHLC โ€” JULY 28, 2017

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$1,578.01
HighC$1,592.55
LowC$1,576.13
CloseC$1,590.55
Changeโ–ฒ +22.10 (+1.41%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON JULY 28, 2017

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$1,655.55C$65.00
Sprott Money โœ“C$1,668.55C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$1,645.55C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$1,685.55C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$1,700.55C$110.00
Border GoldC$1,660.55C$70.00
โ† July 27, 2017 ๐Ÿ“… All Dates July 31, 2017 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 July 28, 2017 for the full market overview.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Analysis โ€” July 28, 2017

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. Central banks worldwide purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually in 2023โ€“2025, led by China, India, and Turkey. This institutional buying has provided a structural floor under gold prices. Canada is unique among G7 nations in holding zero gold reserves since 2016, making private gold ownership more significant for national wealth preservation.

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

Portfolio Allocation: Most Canadian financial planners recommend allocating 5โ€“15% of a diversified portfolio to gold and precious metals. This allocation provides downside protection during equity bear markets while maintaining growth potential during inflationary periods.

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.

โš–๏ธ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,668.55
Per GramC$53.65
Per KilogramC$53,645.05
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$83.43
Per Tola (11.66g)C$625.71

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