I specialize in advising investors in private equity and private debt. Few are aware of the inherent froth in the markets, but more and more are paying attention. They want to diversify some of their "market risk" into non-correlate assets. I'm a big fan of precious metals but it has been an expensive faith these past 7 years. Looking forward to a great 2018. I'm Canadian, and believe Canada has a good reputation for financial matters. It was a little surprising, and telling of the circumstances you mention, when this happens. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/fake-gold-wafer-rbc-canadian-mint-1.4368801