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 July 31, 2008
 
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 o  Form 40-F x


[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 o  NO x

[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  August 18, 2008   By: /s/ J.C. STEFAN SPICER
       
(Signature)*
        J.C. Stefan Spicer, President & CEO
 
*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED

Exhibits to Form 6-K for 3rd Quarter Report filing on August 28, 2008


Exhibit 99.1:
3rd Quarter Report as of July 31, 2008

Exhibit 99.2:
3rd Quarter Report Management’s Discussion & Analysis

Exhibit 99.3:
Certification of CEO

Exhibit 99.4:
Certification of CFO