DDSC is the only Exchange-approved precious metals depository located outside New York City. Strict accountability and detailed reporting of customer assets is DDSC's primary focus. Bullion shipments, big and small, are a routine part of DDSC's daily operations. Precious metal inventories are stored in DDSC's high security vaulting and warehousing facilities. State-of-the-Art security systems protect customer assets held at DDSC. DDSC specializes in providing depository custody, reporting and delivery services to the rare coin community.
 
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   1.  Silver 

DDSC is licensed by the CME Group (Comex Division) to store silver bullion for Exchange members and their customers.

The contract specifications for silver bullion eligible for Comex delivery are:

Contract Size: 5000 troy ounces, comprising five "1000 troy ounce bars" each weighing between 900 to 1100 gross troy ounces

Brand: bars must bear the name of an Exchange-approved refiner (see approved refiner list on the CME website)

Purity (fineness): 0.999 minimum

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DDSC is also licensed by the NYSE-Liffe(formally the CBOT) to store silver for Exchange members and their customers.

Contract specifications for silver bullion eligible for NYSE-Liffe delivery are the same as those listed above for Comex delivery.  There are two NYSE-Liffe contract sizes: a single “1000 troy ounce bar” called the "mini contract," and five "1000 troy ounce bars" (5,000 ounces) for the standard size contract. 

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2.

Platinum

DDSC is licensed by the NYSE-liffe (NYMEX Division) to store platinum bullion for its members and their customers. The contract specifications for platinum bullion eligible for Nymex delivery are:

  A. Contract Size: 50 troy ounces, comprising either one 50 troy ounce bar, plate or ingot, or five 10 troy ounce platinum bars, plates or ingots, having a total weight of between 47.5 and 52.5 troy ounces (i.e., 50 troy ounces +/- 5%)
  B. Brand: bars must bear the name of an Exchange-approved refiner (see approved refiner list on the CME website).
  C. Purity (fineness): 0.9995 minimum

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3.

Palladium

DDSC is licensed by the CME Group (Comex Division) to store palladium bullion for its members and their customers.


The contract specifications for palladium bullion eligible for Nymex delivery are:

  A. Contract Size: 100 troy ounces, comprising either one 100 troy ounce plate, bar or ingot, or ten 10 troy ounce platinum bars, plates or ingots, having a total weight of between 95 and 105 troy ounces (i.e., 100 troy ounces, +/- 5%)
  B. Brand: bars must bear the name of an Exchange-approved refiner (see approved refiner list on the CME website). 
  C. Purity (fineness): 0.9995 minimum

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