Physical Gold (Via Mat, Perth Mint, Possession) and Paper Gold (Futures, Pool / Some Unallocated Accounts etc)

by GoldCore

Our Market Update on Friday led to queries regarding the nature of “paper gold”.

The important difference between actual physical gold and paper gold is something we have addressed frequently since 2003.

Some of our readers sought clarification as to whether Perth Mint Certificates are paper gold.

By paper gold, we do not mean Perth Mint Certificates. Perth Mint Certificates are fully backed by physical gold, silver, and platinum bullion.

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