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 January 31, 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¨ Form 40-Fþ
[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¨ NOþ
[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A]
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 | February 29, 2012 | By: /s/ J.C. STEFAN SPICER | |
| J.C. Stefan Spicer, President & CEO |
EXHIBIT INDEX
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
Exhibit to Form 6-K for 1st Quarter Report filing on February 29, 2012
Form 6-K
| Exhibit 99.1: | Central Fund 1st Quarter Report |
| Exhibit 99.2: | Management’s Discussion & Analysis |
| Exhibit 99.3: | Form 52-109F2 CEO Certification |
| Exhibit 99.4: | Form 52-109F2 CFO Certification |
