September 28, 2026
Safety Deposit Boxes in Canada (2026): Fees, Sizes, Insurance and What It Means for GoldFees last verified September 28, 2026, against each bank's published fee documents. A safety deposit box at one of Canada's Big 5 banks costs about $70 to $80 a year for the smallest size and $450 to $500 or more for the largest, plus tax. Sizes and availability vary by branch. The contents are not [...] READ MORESeptember 28, 2026
How to Sell Gold in Canada: Get the Best Price Without the RunaroundHow to Sell Gold in Canada: Get the Best Price Without the Runaround Selling gold in Canada can be straightforward when you know what you own, how it is valued, and what to expect from the buyer. Whether you are selling gold bullion, Canadian Gold Maple Leafs, gold bars, jewellery, or other precious-metal items, the [...] READ MORESeptember 20, 2026
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Owning Allocated Gold in a VaultPHYS data as of September 30, 2026, from Sprott's published figures. The Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and an allocated vault account both give Canadians gold stored in Canada, but you own different things. PHYS units are exchange-traded securities backed by London Good Delivery bars held at the Royal Canadian Mint; they are cheap to [...] READ MORESeptember 18, 2026
How to Sell Gold Bars in Canada: RCM, PAMP, Valcambi & Bank-Bought BarsSelling a gold bar in Canada starts with identifying the product and finding a buyer who can authenticate it. Whether you own an RCM bar, a PAMP wafer, a Valcambi product, or a bar purchased through a bank or Costco, the basic questions are the same: what is it, how much fine gold does it [...] READ MORESeptember 13, 2026
Rare Canadian Pennies Worth Money: Key Dates, Varieties and a Value Chart by YearLast reviewed October 1, 2026. Mintages from Royal Canadian Mint records; values from published price guides and auction results. Most Canadian pennies are worth one cent. The valuable ones are a short list: the 1936 "dot" cent, of which only three are known; the low-mintage small cents of 1922 to 1926, led by 1923 and [...] READ MORESeptember 10, 2026
Which Canadian Coins Are Silver? Silver Content by Year and DenominationLast reviewed October 1, 2026. Weights and fineness from published Royal Canadian Mint specifications. Canadian dimes, quarters and 50-cent pieces dated 1967 or earlier contain silver, as do silver dollars from 1935 to 1967 and five-cent pieces up to 1921. Coins from 1858 to 1919 are 92.5% silver, coins from 1920 to 1967 are 80% [...] READ MORESeptember 7, 2026
How to Sell Gold Coins in Canada: Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Eagles & SovereignsSelling gold coins in Canada becomes easier when you identify the coin before asking what it is worth. A Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle, and British Sovereign all contain gold, but their weights, purities, formats, and possible collector premiums differ. The key is to distinguish the coin's fine-gold content from [...] READ MORESeptember 6, 2026
Silver vs White Gold: Difference, Value & Which to ChooseSilver and white gold look similar but differ in composition, value and use. Compare purity, price, durability and investment potential in a clear breakdown.
READ MORESeptember 5, 2026
Can You Sell Gold Back to Your Bank in Canada? TD, RBC, CIBC, BMO and Scotiabank ComparedBank policies last checked October 1, 2026, against each bank's published precious metals pages. Sometimes, but every bank sets conditions. TD says its customers can sell precious metals at any TD branch, subject to TD's assessment. RBC buys back only gold and silver it originally sold to RBC clients, with proof of purchase. CIBC considers [...] READ MORE