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, 2011
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-F þ
[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 ¨ NO þ
[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.
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CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
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(Registrant)
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Date
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March 1, 2011
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By:
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/s/ J.C. STEFAN SPICER
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J.C. Stefan Spicer, President & CEO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED
Exhibit to Form 6-K for 1st Quarter Press Release filing on March 1, 2011
Form 6-K
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Exhibit 99.1:
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Press Release of Selected Financial Data at January 31, 2011
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