Aug 25 (Reuters) - Excelsior Gold Ltd EXG.AX :
* Excelsior hedges gold production EXG.AX
* Says entering into Australian dollar gold hedging contracts
* Hedging contracts consisting approximately 50,800 ounces of forwards at A$1,570 per ounce through to December 2017
* Also granted call options for approximately 21,200 ounces of gold throughout 2018 with exercise price of A$1,600 per ounce
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