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Precious Metals Down
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 Long-Term,
SAFE Holdings of Precious Metals
The Perth Mint Certificate, (PMC) is a reliable,
secure and flexible precious metals program available to global
investors seeking discreet alternative investments.
Ownership of certificates conveys all the benefits
of precious metals ownership without the transport and security
problems associated with physical bullion.
The Perth Mint Certificate is easy to purchase
and simple to liquidate.
It is the only metals storage program that
is government-guaranteed and includes Gold, Silver,
and Platinum.
PMCP and Related Forms
The PMCP Brochure, Terms and Conditions, Application Form, PMCP
Client Instruction Form and Sterling
Trust Company/Perth Mint Certificate Investment Direction Form
(for IRA's only) are available by clicking on the following
links (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format). As more forms are posted online,
the links will become activated.
*Please disregard all mention of Palladium. The Perth Mint
no longer offers Palladium in the PMCP.
PMC
is S.A.F.E.
- Secure
- The World's only government-guaranteed
program of its type.
- Since 1899, The Perth Mint has provided
safe storage of precious metals.
 All
precious metals are insured by Lloyd's of London at The Perth
Mint's expense.- So secure, the PMC is permitted in Individual
Retirement Accounts (IRA's).
- Affordable
- Low minimum purchase requirements.
- NO storage fees for unallocated (unsegregated)
precious metals.
- Low certificate fees - U.S. $50.00 per
certificate.
- NO import or export duties on precious
metals in Australia for non-residents.
- Flexible
- No
pre-determined transaction size, other than minimum purchase
requirements.
- Investors
have the option of holding all the major precious metals
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Gold, Silver, and Platinum - in either
coin or bullion form.
- Exclusive
- Overseas relationship is with a government
vault, not a foreign bank.
- The document is registered to the owner
and it is referenced by client name and Certificate number.
- The Perth Mint's records utilize code
number to ensure client confidentiality and security.
Precious Metals
- How does the PMC differ from other
metals storage programs?
- The PMC is the only government-guaranteed
certificate. It is backed by the Western Australian Government,
which currently has a Standard and Poor's AAA investment rating.
- The PMC is a flexible program that allows
you to design your precious metal purchases of Gold,
Silver, and Platinum to suit your individual investment
needs.
- Program Highlights:
- Easy to Purchase
- Easy to Liquidate
- Low Certificate Fees
- No import/export duties
- Secure Storage in a government vault
About the Perth Mint:
The Perth Mint is based in Western Australia
and has more than 100 years of experience in dealing with precious
metals. The precious metals are all insured at The Perth Mint's
expense by Lloyd's of London. The Perth Mint is accredited by
the London Bullion Market Association, New York Commodities
Exchange, and the Tokyo Commodities Exchange. The Perth Mint
maintains no corporate presence in the U.S. or Canada.
The Perth Mint's location in Western Australia
is an attractive geographical location for storing precious
metals. Politically and economically stable, it is one of Australia's
wealthiest states, with investment grade debt ratings and a
British legal system.
| Investing
in Precious Metals - Comparison Table |
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PMC |
Other Programs |
Physical Delivery
& Self-Storage |
| Investment
|
| Have to ship from dealer when buying |
|
no |
no |
yes |
| Have to ship metal to dealer when selling |
|
no |
no |
yes |
| Partial Liquidations |
|
yes |
no |
yes |
| Certificate |
| Low Certificate Fee |
|
yes |
no |
n.a. |
| Pre-Determined Sizes |
|
no |
yes |
n.a. |
| Non-Negotiable |
|
yes |
yes |
n.a. |
| Transferable |
|
yes |
yes |
n.a. |
| Products Available |
| Gold |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Silver |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Platinum |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Coins |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Bars |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Decimal Bullion |
|
yes |
no |
no |
| Storage |
| Non-bank Storage Facility |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Independently Insured |
|
yes |
yes |
no |
| Government Guaranteed |
|
yes |
no |
no |
| Allocated Storage |
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Unallocated Storage |
|
yes |
no |
no |
| Storage Fee Fixed at Purchase |
|
yes |
no |
n.a. |
| Free Storage (unallocated) |
|
yes |
no |
yes |
Precious metals available for wealth
preservation and asset protection under the PMC include:
To learn more about the PMC, call, write,
or e-mail:
Michael Checkan, President
Asset Strategies International, Inc.
1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 400 ~ Rockville, MD 20852
Toll-free (U.S. and Canada): 1-800-831-0007
Tel: 301-881-8600 · Fax: 301-881-1936
Website: www.assetstrategies.com
E-mail: rcheckan@assetstrategies.com
Or CLICK HERE to request
information on
the Perth Mint Certificate Program.
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