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Precious metals never leave Canada
Ursa Gold, Silver and Coin offers knowledge and no-obligation assessments Gold and silver are at record high prices, and for Powell River residents, that could mean an opportunity is sitting in a jewellery box, safety deposit box, or even an old sock. On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, the Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Cranberry Seniors Centre (6792 Cranberry Street). Ursa Gold, Silver and Coin president Barry Dick, born, raised and based in British Columbia, will be on hand with another buyer to assess and purchase gold, silver, coins, paper money, sterling flatware, gold nuggets and jewellery. What makes Ursa Gold stand out? Dick says it’s the commitment to keeping every ounce of precious metal in Canada. “I’ve lived in BC my entire life, and I’m proud that everything we recycle stays 100 per cent in Canada,” he explains. “Our smelter is in Canada, and all the gold and silver we buy is refined and reused right here at home. None of it is shipped overseas.” Assessments are free, and there’s no obligation to sell. “We simply tell you what your gold, silver, platinum, coins or paper money is worth in today’s Canadian market,” says Dick. “Then you decide whether to keep it or turn it into cash.” With gold at an all-time high in Canadian dollars and silver at its strongest in eight years, Dick says now is an ideal time to take stock of personal items. Ursa Gold offers on-the-spot evaluations while the owner watches. Coins are sepaFAMILY HOME
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ware and other precious metal items are tested right in front of clients, so they know exactly what they have before any offer is made. Ursa Gold is also known for working respectfully with estates, executors, widows and widowers, helping turn inherited or unused precious metals into cash, all while ensuring the recycling Canadian. Get the stays Peak to Go iPhone nowisn’t just good for Recycling gold andapp silver available theenvironment. the wallet, it’s good forinthe App Store or iTunes “Nearly half the world’s annual gold supply comes from recycled gold,” says Dick. “Mining a new ounce of gold can cost around $500 in energy, while recycling takes only about $10. That’s a massive fuel savings and a big win for the PERSONAL planet.” REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Because Ursa Gold’s refining is done entirely in Canada, the economic benefit also stays WARREN BEHAN here, supporting Canadian jobs and industry PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Getthe the Peak to Go while reducing environmental impact. iPhone app now Whether it’savailable out-of-fashion jewellery, single in the earrings, broken chains, bracelets, dental App Store or iTunes WA gold or scrap silver, these items can be melted down and given new life without leaving the country. PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION PERS “You get the same satisfaction as putting your newspapers in the blue box,” says Dick. “But with gold and silver, you also get paid, and sometimes quite handsomely.” The Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 11, and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday, April 12, and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION required.
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at just 16 and has now worked in the field for 40 years, making him a trusted name in precious metals. In addition to coins, Dick is interested in collectible Canadian, Dominion of Canada, and Bank of Canada notes, as well as certain United States currency. Jewellery, flat-
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