More than 10 years ago, ASI in partnership with the Perth Mintⁱ of Western Australia created the Perth Mint Certificate Program (PMCP) specifically for clients like ours. The Perth Mint sells, buys, and stores precious metal. You can purchase goldⁱ, silver or platinum through any approved dealer, and store it at the mint. You will receive a certificate, documenting ownership of your precious metal. The PMCP offers security, affordability, flexibility, and exclusivity. We like to call it gold you can fold and take anywhere.

Financial experts agree; precious metals are essential commodities for your portfolio to be reasonably diversified and adequately protected. We believe you must own a combination of precious metal, both in your physical possession and offshore. The Perth Mint offers gold, silver and platinum bars and coins with the added convenience and protection of offshore storage. The PMCP is:

Secure

• The world's only government-guaranteed program of its type
• Has provided the safest global (off-shore) storage of precious metals since 1989, and has more than 100 years of continuous operation
• All precious metals are insured by Lloyd's of London
• So secure, the PMCP is permitted in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and UK and Ireland retirement plans (SIPPs)

Affordable

• Low minimum purchase requirements are $10,000 USD to open an account and $5,000 USD for additional purchases
• No storage fees for unallocated (non-segregated) precious metal
• Low certificate fees of $50.00 USD per certificate
• No import or export duties on precious metal in Australia for non-residents
• Low Premiums and no annual fees
• No Australian taxes or duty taxes on the certificate

Flexible

• The optionⁱ of Gold, Silver, and/or Platinum coins or bars
• Global Network of Approved Dealers
• Worldwide Deliveryⁱ and Redemption

Exclusive

• Overseas relationship is with a government vault, not a foreign bank.
• The document is registered to the owner and referenced by client name and Certificate number.
• The Perth Mint's records utilize code number to ensure client confidentiality and security

Commissions are as follows:

• Commission to Purchase: The commission to purchase is spot plus 2-1/4%. This covers both ASI’s and The Perth Mint’s commission
• Commission to Liquidate: The commission to liquidate is spot minus 1-1/4%. This covers both ASI’s and The Perth Mint’s commission

The only other fee is a $15.00 (USD) wire charge if you choose to have the proceeds wired to your account. Certificates are mailed registered, return receipt via USPS for $10 (domestic) or $20 (international).

“The Perth Mint Certificate Program is the safest, most reliable way to own gold or silver outside of the country. And ASI is the safest, most reliable way to purchase one. I highly recommend them both.” - Mark Skousen, Editor, Forecast & Strategies

DOMESTIC ORDER:

1. A PMCP Application Form
2. A certified photocopy of driver’s license or government issued ID
3. A certified photocopy of either a passport or a birth certificate
4. A completed PMCP Client Instruction Form.
5. Funds must be cleared.
6. A company/entity/trust may purchase a PMCP. Please call to receive additional instructions.

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