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 month of October, 2005
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 theSecurities 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 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: December 22, 2004 | |||
By: | /s/ J.C. STEFAN SPICER (Signature)* J.C. Stefan Spicer President & CEO | ||
* Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer
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| Exhibit | | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Annual Report | |
| 99.2 | Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Holders of Common Shares | |
| 99.3 | Proxy for Annual Meeting and Special Meeting of Holders of Common Shares | |
| 99.4 | Proxy for Special Meeting of Holders of Class A Shares |
