Chain of Custody
Gold IRA Glossary
The documented record of everyone who handles your metals from the time the dealer ships them until they are logged into the depository vault. A clear chain of custody, with insured shipping and receiving confirmations, is how custodians and depositories show that the metals in your account are the ones purchased. It also matters when metals move between facilities or are distributed to you.
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