This story of the Canadian Mint actually losing Gold is distressing in itself however it also has deeper ramifications for those of us who want to own gold. This incident raises the question, that if the mint can lose gold so can others such as banks and gold funds.

Please read this excerpt from an article on Bloomberg:

June 30 (Bloomberg) — Canada’s mint plans a review of its security and other procedures in a bid to find C$15.3 million ($13.2 million) in lost gold and other metals, a spokeswoman said.
The Royal Canadian Mint can’t account for 17,500 ounces of gold, according to an audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP released yesterday. The audit said the mint should consider reviewing its security and technical procedures.

The Deloitte & Touche audit found the discrepancy wasn’t an accounting or transaction error. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are probing the matter to determine whether there’s enough evidence to launch a criminal investigation, Aquino said.
In a statement yesterday, Transport Minister John Baird said the “unexplained loss” of the metals was “inexcusable” and the mint needs to be “held accountable.” Baird is responsible for the mint.

If its not an accounting error what is it?

We also draw your attention to this snippet found on found on Jim Sinclair’s Mineset

Jim Sinclair an experienced gold trader has said that some of his contacts have told him that when they request to withdraw their 100oz gold bars from Comex they have received a bar, but not one with the correct serial number or weight – another honest error?

In our humble opinion the only secure way to own gold is to get your hands on it.

Have a good one.

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