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GOLD PRICE IN YUKON — FEBRUARY 2010

C$1,159.83 avg/oz

During February 2010, gold dealers serving Yukon based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,126.80 to C$1,181.29 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,159.83. The month opened at C$1,172.44 and closed at C$1,175.89, a gain of C$3.45. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Yukon.

DAILY PRICES — FEBRUARY 2010

DateClose (CAD)Change
February 1, 2010C$1,172.44+13.63
February 2, 2010C$1,181.29+8.85
February 3, 2010C$1,180.08-1.21
February 4, 2010C$1,138.89-41.19
February 5, 2010C$1,126.80-12.09
February 8, 2010C$1,145.18+18.38
February 9, 2010C$1,149.05+3.87
February 10, 2010C$1,142.50-6.55
February 11, 2010C$1,149.13+6.63
February 12, 2010C$1,144.47-4.66
February 16, 2010C$1,167.88+23.41
February 17, 2010C$1,171.22+3.34
February 18, 2010C$1,174.25+3.03
February 19, 2010C$1,165.25-9.00
February 22, 2010C$1,159.55-5.70
February 23, 2010C$1,163.35+3.80
February 24, 2010C$1,154.29-9.06
February 25, 2010C$1,175.27+20.98
February 26, 2010C$1,175.89+0.62

📊 Gold Market Analysis

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the benchmark gold price twice daily through electronic auction. This price, quoted in USD, is then converted to CAD using the prevailing exchange rate. Canadian dealers like Kitco update their premiums every 10–30 seconds based on these spot movements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ Where can I buy gold in my province?

Most Canadians buy gold online from national dealers (Kitco, Sprott Money, SilverGoldBull) with insured shipping to any province. Some metropolitan areas have local coin shops. The Royal Canadian Mint operates a retail store in Ottawa, Ontario.

❓ 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.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Buy a fixed CAD amount of gold each month — 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.

Portfolio Allocation: Most Canadian financial planners recommend allocating 5–15% 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.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,159.83
Per GramC$37.29
Per KilogramC$37,289.35
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$57.99
Per Tola (11.66g)C$434.94

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