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 the Period Ended: October 18, 2012
| 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 x
[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
[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A]
EXHIBIT INDEX
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
| Exhibit 99.1: | Press Release dated October 18, 2012 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 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) |
| | | | |
| Date | October 18, 2012 | | | By: /s/ J.C. STEFAN SPICER |
| | | | J.C. Stefan Spicer, President & CEO |
