Frequently Asked Questions.
Find answers to common institutional inquiries regarding the Aureus Reserve protocol, custodial substantiation, and our operational standards.
What is ARC and how is it substantiated?
Aureus Reserve Coin (ARC) is a digital derivative where each token is value-anchored to one ounce of physical gold (99.99% purity). This gold is held in secure, independently audited vaults at HSBC London.
Can I redeem the physical gold?
No. ARC is a non-tangible digital derivative designed for price exposure and digital settlement. The underlying gold is maintained as a permanent institutional safeguard and is not available for physical delivery to individual token holders.
Where are the reserves located?
Our primary custodial reserves are stored in high-security vaults at HSBC London. We maintain a globally distributed secondary vaulting strategy to ensure maximum protocol resilience.
How is the reserve verified?
Transparency is substantiated via a 24/7 on-chain attestation engine. Regular physical audits are conducted by reputable third-party firms, with reports made available to qualified counterparties.
Who can participate in the protocol?
Aureus Reserve is restricted to Accredited Investors and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) in the United States, and Professional Investors in other regulated jurisdictions. Participation is subject to rigorous KYC/AML onboarding.