The Precious Metals Bullion Program
Throughout history, precious metals like gold have been regarded as a safe haven for wealth. Today, gold remains highly sought after for its enduring value and as a proven way to reduce risk by diversifying assets. With the Precious Metals Bullion Program, you can hold gold, silver and platinum bullion as an asset in your RBC Dominion Securities investment account, while physically storing your bullion with the Royal Canadian Mint.
A secure, convenient way to invest in physical precious metals
Through the Precious Metals Bullion Program, you are able to invest in physical gold, silver and platinum directly in your RBC Dominion Securities account, while receiving the following benefits:
Choice: Choose from some of the world’s best-selling physical precious metal products, including the globally recognized Gold Maple Leaf Coin. You can purchase gold, silver and platinum coins in tubes or boxes, as well as gold and silver bars and gold wafers.
Guaranteed quality: One hundred per cent owned by the Government of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint guarantees both purity and weight for all its fine precious metals products. The Mint has a long history in the precious metals business, with its gold refinery in operation since 1911. Its gold bullion coins were the first in the world to achieve the heightened .9999 purity.
Full beneficial ownership: When you fully pay for your bullion, it is allocated to you and remains segregated from anyone else’s assets, including RBC’s.
Safe storage: Securely store your precious metals bullion with the Royal Canadian Mint, which is backed by the Government of Canada. Plus, you benefit from preferred storage rates through RBC’s special arrangement with the Mint.
Clear chain of custody: Products purchased through the program can be moved directly from production into allocated storage at the Mint, providing a clear chain of custody and greater confidence in the quality of your bullion. It also saves you the cost and inconvenience of having to verify your bullion any time you want to sell it.
Easy access to cash value: A highly liquid asset, precious metals can be sold quickly. Or, if you wish to retain your precious metals, we can arrange a competitive loan or margin against your precious metal assets, when they are held in custody with RBC.
Growth potential: The value of your physical precious metals is based on international spot prices, which will fluctuate. Over the last 20 years, gold, silver and platinum spot prices have grown consistently.
