Between the mine and the aircraft, gold has to be somewhere safe, under someone accountable. Multipro's Freetown vault holds gold and diamond lots from intake, through Precious Minerals Trading (PMT/GGDO) valuation, to export, and issues a safe-keeping receipt (SKR) for every one. The same facility stores deeds, wills, contracts, certificates, hard drives and backup media for legal, banking and insurance clients in Sierra Leone.
How the safe-keeping receipt works
- The lot is weighed, photographed, barcoded and sealed on intake.
- An SKR is issued with a unique reference, the recorded weight, the seal numbers and the depositor's name.
- Anyone can confirm that reference with us. If we did not issue it, the receipt is not ours.
- The lot is released only against the depositor's instruction and, where a sale is involved, completed settlement.
Security
- 24-hour camera surveillance
- Fire and burglar alarms; protection against fire, flood and theft
- Temperature and humidity control
- Access limited to vetted staff
- Barcoded, scanned items for fast retrieval; viewing in the audit room or delivery to the client
- Continuous investment in facilities, processes, security systems and staff training
Why this matters for gold buyers
Forged SKRs are a common instrument in West African gold fraud: a document that looks official, naming gold that does not exist or is not the seller's to sell. Insist that any SKR you are shown can be checked with its issuer. Ours can.
Document and media storage
Secure storage for original documents and digital media for law firms, banks, insurers and companies in Freetown, with indexed retrieval and audit-room access.
Frequently asked questions
What is a safe-keeping receipt (SKR)?
A document issued by the vault confirming that a specific lot, with its recorded weight and seal numbers, is held for a named depositor. Multipro SKRs carry a reference you can check with us before you rely on them.
Can a seller store gold with you before I buy it?
Yes. Many transactions start with the seller depositing the lot so the buyer can see an SKR and a PMT/GGDO assay.
Is the vault insured?
Yes. Contents are insured, and the cover is stated on the receipt.
How do I verify an SKR?
Send us the reference. A genuine Multipro SKR returns its type, issue date and lot summary. A reference we did not issue is a forgery, and you should not pay against it.
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