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GOLD PRICE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA — MARCH 2004

C$540.90 avg/oz

During March 2004, gold dealers serving British Columbia based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$523.93 to C$559.59 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$540.90. The month opened at C$533.86 and closed at C$559.59, a gain of C$25.73. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in British Columbia.

DAILY PRICES — MARCH 2004

DateClose (CAD)Change
March 1, 2004C$533.86+4.78
March 2, 2004C$528.71-5.15
March 3, 2004C$525.93-2.78
March 4, 2004C$523.93-2.00
March 5, 2004C$530.40+6.47
March 8, 2004C$527.87-2.53
March 9, 2004C$535.44+7.57
March 10, 2004C$529.76-5.68
March 11, 2004C$527.80-1.96
March 12, 2004C$527.17-0.63
March 15, 2004C$532.48+5.31
March 16, 2004C$536.48+4.00
March 17, 2004C$544.92+8.44
March 18, 2004C$545.37+0.45
March 19, 2004C$549.49+4.12
March 22, 2004C$556.56+7.07
March 23, 2004C$559.17+2.61
March 24, 2004C$558.34-0.83
March 25, 2004C$554.25-4.09
March 26, 2004C$556.45+2.20
March 29, 2004C$545.98-10.47
March 30, 2004C$550.66+4.68
March 31, 2004C$559.59+8.93

📊 Gold Market Analysis

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is gold taxed in Canadian provinces?

Investment-grade gold bullion (99.5%+ purity) is exempt from GST/HST in all Canadian provinces under the federal Excise Tax Act. However, provincial policies may vary for numismatic coins, gold jewelry, and gold items below the purity threshold.

❓ Does provincial tax rate affect gold investment returns?

While GST/HST-exempt gold itself is unaffected by provincial tax rates, the marginal tax rate in your province affects capital gains taxes when selling gold. Provinces with lower marginal rates provide a slight advantage for non-registered gold profits.

❓ What about capital gains tax on gold?

Gold sold at a profit outside registered accounts (RRSP/TFSA) triggers capital gains tax in all provinces. In Canada, 50% of the gain is included in taxable income at your marginal rate. Keep purchase receipts for adjusted cost base calculations.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

When to Buy and Sell Gold: Consider buying when gold-to-stock ratios are low and selling when gold exceeds your target allocation. Profit-taking near historical highs and reallocating to undervalued assets can lock in gains. Avoid panic selling during short-term dips — gold rewards patient holders.

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.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$540.90
Per GramC$17.39
Per KilogramC$17,390.31
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$27.04
Per Tola (11.66g)C$202.84

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