Expert: Steven Taylor - 5/9/2011

Question
After my father passed away, we came across some papers containing these companies' names. Could you tell me if they still exist and could there be any value to a certificate of 250 shares of Swansea Goldmines Inc. dated 1975 and 500 shares from Goldmint Explorations Ltd. dated 1996.  Also we have the name Leonard Lush on some papers as well. Thank you in advance for any and all information.

Answer
Fred, from the information I have available:

I have no information on Swansea at all. If there is a transfer agent listed on the paperwork, I would contact them first. You could also try the Province of Incorporation and see what information they have on the company.

Goldmint did 2 reverse stock splits (a 1 for 5, then a 1 for 4) and became C.O. Tools, which was incorporated in Bermuda. Therefore, I have no further information on them. You might consult a broker and see what information they can find.