Client completes agreement
Original is mailed to Miles Franklin and a copy may additionally be sent by email
We offer fully segregated storage for Bullion Coins and Bars of all types and weights, including pre-1933 Numismatic Gold Coins, Pre-1964 Junk Silver, 1000 oz. Silver Bars, Kilo Gold Bars, etc. Please inquire about the differences in U.S or Canadian storage.
“Miles Franklin have been both innovative in identifying the current market gap and quick in bringing this valued added service to the market. Brink’s is delighted to be the storage provider of choice for Miles Franklin and value the opportunity to continually support their go-to-market approach”. Joe Maulucci – General Manager Brink’s Global Services
Miles Franklin Physical 1000 oz. Silver Bar Storage Program at Brink’s Toronto, Salt Lake City, New York – LMBA / Comex Approved Bars
Pricing, how does our pricing compare?
We offer 1000oz. hallmarked silver bars lower than any Brick-and-Mortar company in the industry, call 877-685-4705 or email info@preciousmetalstorage.net for a customized quote.
FAQ’s
1. Who is Miles Franklin?
Miles Franklin is anything but an ordinary precious metal storage company.
Our approach provides creative domestic and international strategy for diversifying client’s assets with precious metals. This strategy has been yielding positive results for clients nationwide since 1989 through our affiliated company Miles Franklin Ltd
Miles Franklin’s philosophy can be summed up in three words: VALUE, INTEGRITY and CREATIVITY.
This is our philosophy. It is who we are. We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
2. What is the Miles Franklin Storage Program?
The Miles Franklin Precious Metals Storage program offers clients the ability to store and purchase physical gold, silver, platinum for directly held fully segregated storage. This means that your metals are in your box, labeled, sealed and audited. The metals are stored securely in the Miles Franklin Vault at Brink’s in Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami, Salt Lake City or New York. Clients may ship their own existing metals as well for the same storage rates as clients purchasing metals directly from Miles Franklin.
3. Tell me more about where my metals are stored?
Our Vault Options in Canada are located at: Brink’s Montreal, Quebec & Brink’s Vancouver, British Columbia.
Our Vault Options in the USA are located at: Brink’s New York, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Miami.
Brink’s Inc., was founded in 1859 in Chicago, Illinois and has since grown into one of the world’s largest secure logistics companies. Brink’s services customers in more than 100 countries, offering armored car transport, money processing, and precious metal storage amongst other services.
Miles Franklin is proud to offer our partnership with Brink’s Canada Limited and Brink’s Global Services International, Inc., for the international storage of precious metals. Client’s metals are fully segregated, with industry leading innovative, monthly storage rates including full insurance coverage. For more details, please go to: http://www.preciousmetalstorage.net
4. What makes Miles Franklin’s storage program different?
Most precious metal storage facilities charge on a fluctuating rate. Miles Franklin charges by the ounce. The vaults are located in one of the safest countries in the world, in private facilities not tied in any way to the banking industry. Your metals can be accounted for in full segregation with your name and account number attached. Not all storage programs abroad have the same security, quality of employees, or solid reputations maintained by Miles Franklin and Brink’s.
Clients may elect to arrange a pick up or drop off their own precious metals at the Brink’s vault locations. All paperwork must be submitted to Miles Franklin with a 3 business day advance notice. Once that is received, an appointment will be arranged and coordinated through Brink’s.
5. Who audits my precious metals?
Miles Franklin Precious Metals Storage program utilizes the independent auditing services of Inspectorate America Corporation, a Bureau Veritas group company. More company details are found at the Inspectorate website: www.inspectorate.com
Annually, clients will receive a report of inspection signed by inspectorate’s U.S. Audits Manager – metals and minerals division. The statement will attest to the proper accounting and full segregation of the client’s goods at Brink’s.
6. Can I hire my own auditing company to audit my Metals?
At your own expense and Brink’s Canada’s approval, you may hire a known auditing firm to audit your precious metals stored at Brink’s Canada.
In addition to the third party audit performed by Inspectorate, Miles Franklin’s owners conducts an audit each year. We are 100% transparent, and feel that clients should have trust and confidence that their metals are accounted for on their terms.
7. Insurance and Protection.
All goods are insured through Brink’s with an insurance policy naming the Miles Franklin Precious Metal Storage program. Client holdings are not an asset of Miles Franklin Precious Metal storage and accordingly, cannot be subject to the claims of any creditor of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Storage or its subsidiaries. Client holdings are considered managed assets of clients, and are in no way listed “on the books” or as an asset of Miles Franklin Precious Metal Storage company or its subsidiaries.
8. Setting up your account: What do I do first?
Please call Miles Franklin Precious Metal Storage; toll-free from the United States or Canada at (877) 685-4705 or internationally at (952) 582-6316. Or, email us at info@preciousmetalstorage.net with questions you have, or to receive a copy of the Customer Agreement and rate structures.
9. Can I order metals first, and then send in my Custody Agreement?
Yes. You may place your order and then send in your contract and the proper identification required. Your metals will then ship to your specific Brink’s sub-account.
10. How can my account be titled?
You may open your account in many ways including a corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, trust, joint tenants with right of survivor ship and of course individually.
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