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Precious Metals Down Under

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, Platinum and Palladium.

    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.
    • CertificateAll 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 - Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium - 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, Platinum and Palladium 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
        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
    Palladium   yes no 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:

    • Gold
    • Silver
    • Platinum
    • Palladium

For more information about the Perth Mint Certificate Program, please e-mail us at assetsi@assetstrategies.com.