THE DEFINITIVE GOLD GUIDE

THE DEFINITIVE GOLD GUIDE

AN INTELLIGENT AND TRUSTWORTHY INVESTMENT STRATEGY TABLE OF CONTENTS Certificate of Authenticity... 4 In-house Digital Technology Authentication Process... 6 Coin Symbology... 8 Coin Denominations... 10 Precious Metals in a Qualified IRA Plan... 12 IRS-Approved Precious Metals Products... 14 Platinum Signature Collection... 18 Palladium Signature Collection... 20 The CertiPAMP Ingot Presentation... 22 The Valcambi CombiBar... 24 Insured Precious Metals Delivery... 26

YOU ALREADY KNOW GOLD AND SILVER ARE THE ONLY REAL MONEY. GET THE COMFORT, SAFETY AND SECURITY THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM THE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF GOLD AND SILVER. THE INTRINSIC VALUE AND IMMEDIATE ACCESSIBILITY AND LIQUIDITY OF PRECIOUS METALS ARE INDISPUTABLE. CAPITAL GOLD GROUP PROVIDES INTELLIGENT AND TRUSTWORTHY INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS IN PRECIOUS METALS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERY INVESTOR S PORTFOLIO. TODAY, TOMORROW, ALWAYS. SINCERELY, Jonathan Rose JONATHAN C. ROSE, RFC PRESIDENT & CEO CAPITAL GOLD GROUP, INC.

PEACE OF MIND THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. REST ASSURED. CAPITAL GOLD GROUP IS USA S #1 ANTI-COUNTERFEITING GOLD DEALER AND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OF THE U.S. MINT. WE ARE THE FIRST GOLD DEALER IN THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY TO OUR CLIENTS WHEN THEY PURCHASE METALS FROM US, ALONG WITH A BULLION GUARANTEE, AUTHENTICATING GOLD PURITY AND ORIGINATION. When you choose Capital Gold Group, you are choosing the leading authority for precious metals investment. We prioritize your privacy and security. 4

LEADING THE PRECIOUS METALS ARENA WITH EXCELLENCE. SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH A PASSION FOR INTEGRITY. The days have passed when a trained eye could identify a counterfeit with a simple assessment. Manufacturers of imitation coins are now using cutting-edge technology to give inferior metals the exact appearance and design of authentic precious metals coins and bars. Improvements in illegal reproduction technology include the duplication of national mints professional packaging, meaning that investors can t guarantee the authenticity of their graded and encapsulated precious metals. Apply absolute vigilance when investing in precious metals. Look into the background of your dealer. Make sure they are licensed and bonded with their state and have a clear track record of credibility. Whether you are investing in direct delivery of precious metals or rolling over a retirement plan into a Precious Metals IRA, Capital Gold will guarantee your metals for their origin and purity. 5

AUTHENTICATION PROCESS: IN-HOUSE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY. WHETHER YOU RE PURCHASING PHYSICAL METALS THROUGH DIRECT DELIVERY OR ACQUIRING YOUR METALS IN A PRECIOUS METALS IRA, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KNOW YOU HAVE PURCHASED FROM A REPUTABLE FIRM. Don t risk your retirement with ebay fakes or coin shop counterfeits. As a veteran coin and bar dealer, Capital Gold Group authenticates precious metals purity with in-house digital technology. In a three-step process, we assess the surface features, plating and main body of our metals. Our world-class metals assayers analyze our coins and bars firsthand with the assistance of non-destructive professional metal testers, including the Sigma Metalytics Precious Metals Verifier and the Bullion DNA Authentication unit from the Royal Canadian Mint. The Sigma Metalytics Verifier uses electromagnetic waves to authenticate coins and bars without the use of harmful acids, gels, or filing. These electromagnetic waves are able to penetrate 3 mm or more into the main body of coins and bars within seconds to assess the purity of the metal and identify attempts at plating. Uniquely, the Verifier can authenticate through plastic cases too so graded coins do not need to be removed from their protective holders. 6

THE BULLION DNA AUTHENTICATION UNIT For the past several years, the Royal Canadian Mint has micro-engraved gold and silver Canadian Maple Leafs with an anti-counterfeiting mark. These marks are comprised of a textured maple leaf and the coin s production year, and with our Bullion DNA Authentication unit, it s possible to capture the encrypted string of code, and check them against the Royal Canadian Mint s secure database. As a member dealer of the Royal Canadian Mint Bullion DNA Program, Capital Gold Group is authorized to authenticate these coins via their encrypted codes against the Royal Canadian Mint s databases. These methods of digital authentication are mint-level, state-of-the-art anti-counterfeiting technologies. Capital Gold Group is proud to utilize the most advanced tools available for anti-counterfeiting authentication today to provide peace of mind to precious metals buyers. Capital Gold Group encourages clients to come visit us in our Woodland Hills offices, and see how it works firsthand! We ll authenticate your metals right before your eyes and show you how to differentiate between a counterfeit and the real deal. 7

COIN SYMBOLOGY WHAT DO COIN DESIGNS MEAN? Originally designed in 1907, your new American Eagle Coin features the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle obverse design. The first version featured 46 stars, representing each state in the union, including the brand new state of Oklahoma. Designers used the motto of One State, One Star, and in 1986 your coin included all 50 stars. One of the most stunning pieces of symbolism is the full screen view of the sun s rays approvingly shining on Madam Liberty and the dome of our United States Congress in the background. 8

Firmly grasped in Madam Liberty s left hand is the olive branch, which is the universal sign of peace. Just a hair below the mint date, you ll notice the small initials ASG. This is the humble signature of your coin s designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. 9

COIN DENOMINATIONS REWARDING AND PROFITABLE Many internationally favored coins, such as the American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf, are minted in a range of denominations for the convenience of the buyer. The one-ounce gold Canadian Maple Leaf, for example, is one of the world s most popular gold coins, selling more than 25-million troy ounces since its introduction in 1979. The coin has become widely popular in its fractional varieties as well, which can be sold with additional flexibility. With a maple leaf motif on the reverse, this coin features a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Canadian Maple Leaf coins were the first popular bullion coin produced from pure gold in the Americas. Pictured here are all available denominations of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. Each coin is identical to the others in terms of purity and design; the coins only differ in size, weight and the markings that indicate their weight and face value. 10

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is minted in the following denominations: 1 ounce ($50 face value) 1/2 ounce ($25 face value) 1/4 ounce ($10 face value) 1/10 ounce ($5 face value) 11

RETIREMENT PROTECTION: OWN PRECIOUS METALS IN A QUALIFIED IRA PLAN. THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO TO GOLD, INCLUDING THE CONSTANT FIAT CURRENCY DEBASEMENT BY GOVERNMENTS AROUND THE WORLD. Perhaps most compelling of all arguments for gold in an IRA is this: a well-diversified portfolio has outperformed the market by 0.55% every year on average in the last 30 years. Bloomberg studies have found that returns in these portfolios are enhanced by the added protection of precious metals as part of total asset allocation. At Capital Gold Group, we feel that a portfolio balanced with precious metals is the key to protection and security for your assets. Using a self-directed Individual Retirement Account provided by financial institutions in the United States allows alternative investments for retirement savings. A self-directed IRA allows the account owner more freedoms in options over investment decisions. Some general illustrations of alternative investments include precious metals, real estate, private mortgages, private stocks, and intellectual property. The self-directed IRA can also qualify for yearly tax deductions, and at Capital Gold Group we gladly work with your financial planner or tax advisor to ensure you get the best IRA account type for your future needs. 12

THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP YOUR GOLD IRA STEP 1 We ll establish a new Capital Gold Group IRA account for you. STEP 2 We ll help you fund your new gold-backed IRA with the assets from your old IRA with a tax-free rollover. STEP 3 Finally, the funds will be transferred to your IRA account, where they will be exchanged for the precious metals that best suit your financial goals! 13

WHICH PRECIOUS METALS PRODUCTS ARE IRS-APPROVED? AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE IRA ELIGIBLE Deciding which bullion products to invest in can be confusing when you start your Gold IRA. Only certain precious metals are eligible to be held in an IRA account. The four metals that can be held in a Precious Metals IRA are gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Certain products among these metals may be more advantageous investments than others. For example, gold bars are harder to liquidate and harder to transport. For reasons like these, products such as gold coins are often in higher demand. MINIMUM FINENESS REQUIRED FOR PRECIOUS METALS IRA S Gold.995 Silver.999 Platinum.9995 Palladium.9995 AMERICAN GOLD AND SILVER EAGLE PROOF SETS IRA ELIGIBLE 14

BRITISH GOLD BRITANNIA IRA ELIGIBLE AUSTRIAN GOLD PHILHARMONIC IRA ELIGIBLE CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF IRA ELIGIBLE AMERICAN GOLD BUFFALO IRA ELIGIBLE 15

AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE IRA ELIGIBLE AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC IRA ELIGIBLE CANADIAN SILVER MAPLE LEAF IRA ELIGIBLE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA IRA ELIGIBLE 16

CALL OUR PRECIOUS METALS IRA EXPERTS FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF APPROVED ITEMS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT 800 510-9594 AND SPEAK TO A PRECIOUS METALS IRA EXPERT FOR AD- VICE OR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. 17

P L A T I N U M SIGNATURE PLATINUM AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC In 2016, the Austrian Mint released its first Platinum bullion coin with their traditional Vienna Philharmonic design. Minted by the Austrian Mint in Vienna, the Austrian Philharmonic Platinum coins are.9995 pure platinum. AMERICAN PLATINUM EAGLE Since its introduction in 1997 as an extension of the American Eagle Bullion Program, the Platinum Eagle has become one of the world s most widely-traded platinum bullion coins and is the official platinum bullion coin of the United States. Platinum Eagles are also the only bullion coin guaranteed by the United States Government for weight, content and.9995 purity. 18

COLLECTION 25 GRAM PAMP SUISSE DIVISIBLE BAR PAMP Suisse is the world s foremost producer of precious metal bars. Their name is revered around the globe by investors and collectors alike. With a diverse offering of products, there isn t a bar from the mint that doesn t attract attention. Today, the 25 Gram PAMP Suisse Platinum Divisible Bar is available from Capital Gold Group with an assay card in new condition. 10 OUNCE CREDIT SUISSE PLATINUM BAR The obverse face of the 10 ounce Credit Suisse platinum bar features the Credit Suisse logo at the top of its design field and is followed by engravings of the bar s weight, metal content, purity and the assayer s mark. Engraved at the bottom is the bar s unique serial number. 19

P A L L A D I U M SIGNATURE 1 OUNCE PAMP SUISSE PALLADIUM BAR PAMP (Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux), located in the city of Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, is known by commodities experts and collectors alike to be one of the premier producers of precious metal bullion products. Since 1977, the PAMP trademark and distinctive Lady Fortuna brand have been appreciated for their assurance of high quality. AMERICAN EAGLE PALLADIUM COIN As America s official palladium bullion coin, American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coins give investors an easy way to take advantage of palladium as a precious metal investment. Authorized by Congress in 2010 and first issued in 2017, they are the first and only official investment-grade palladium coins from the US Government. 20

COLLECTION PALLADIUM VALCAMBI COMBIBAR The Palladium CombiBar is produced at the prestigious Valcambi refinery in Balerna, Switzerland. It consists of 50 grams of 1.6075 troy ounces of 99.95% pure palladium. Valcambi prescores the bar so it can be broken into individual 1 gram pieces. This Palladium CombiBar includes a certified assay card, containing the bar s serial number, weight and purity. 1 OUNCE CREDIT SUISSE PALLADIUM BAR Palladium bars provide a convenient way for collectors to diversify their holdings with this precious metal. 21

A STUNNING SWISS INNOVATION THE CERTIPAMP INGOT PRESENTATION PAMP s best-selling MULTIGRAM range consists of ingeniously packaged bullion sets that are divided into snap-off units each securing a 1-gram Fortuna ingot of fine gold. PAMP MultiGram s are also available in a variety of weights and select designs, ideal for bullion enthusiasts or gift giving. The inventive design of Interconnected CertiPAMP cards allow for effortless removal of the desired quantity, and each securely sealed ingot retains its individual PAMP certification and unique identity. Indeed, each MULTIGRAM +25 ingot is secured within its own Certi- PAMP card that features a unique serial number, assayer s signature, and confirmations of weight and metal fineness. MULTIGRAM products can be authenticated through PAMP s VeriScan Bullion Identification Security System. Technical Specifications MULTIGRAM +25 Metal: Pt 999.5 Weight: 12g (12 1g) Dim.: 6 9.5mm 22

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VALCAMBI IS A WORLD-RENOWNED SWISS REFINER OF PRECIOUS METALS, ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST REPUTABLE IN EXISTENCE. ALL VALCAMBI PRODUCTS ARE LBMA APPROVED. 24

50 1 GRAM GOLD VALCAMBI COMBIBAR These 50 beautifully stamped 1 gram gold bars have a distinct advantage. Their design is made unique, as each CombiBar is perforated to let you precisely break off individual 1 gram gold bars providing flexibility to a larger investment. 25

INSURED PRECIOUS METALS DELIVERY If you wish to receive your gold and silver directly, we offer a secure, insured delivery service. Capital Gold Group carries a $100 Million shipping insurance policy with Lloyd s of London for any given day for transporting metals across the United States, so we can assure our customers prompt, safe and discreet delivery to locations of your choice. DISCREET We use USPS and FedEX to send your order directly to your door, so there s nothing to advertise the contents of the package. NEXT DAY We can send your order the day after funds clear if the items are in stock. TRACKABLE We can provide a tracking number, so you can monitor the progress of your delivery from the time the metals leave our vaults until they reach your door for signed signature delivery. INSURED We provide free full insurance coverage for your order until you sign the receipt of delivery. 26

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