UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For October 31, 2006
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 805, 1323 – 15th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3C 0X8
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
| Form 20-F | o | Form 40-F | ý |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information in this Form is also hereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
| Yes | o | No | ý |
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED (Registrant) |
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Date December 22, 2006 |
By: |
"(Signed)" J.C. STEFAN SPICER (Signature)* J.C. Stefan Spicer, President & CEO |
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*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
Exhibit to Form 6-K for Press Release of Financial Statements Dec. 22, 2006
Exhibit A: Press Release of Financial Statements as of October 31, 2006.