500 Grams Gold Bar | LBMA certified

Gold bars are popular for investors who want to acquire the most gold at the lowest price point. Gold bars, like the 500 gram from Heraeus and Umicore typically will have a lower premium than 1 ounce coins. These bars are accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This accreditation provides a high degree of liquidity for both the Heraeus and Umicore bars. As result, 500 gram gold bars are easily bought and sold at most reputable precious metals dealers around the world.  

Specifications: 

• Purity: 999.9
• Pure Gold Content: 500 g
• Country of Origin Heraeus: Germany
• Country of Origin Umicore: Germany

Advantages 

Physical gold bars have excellent advantages for larger gold investors. As mentioned above, the biggest advantage is that the bars will have a smaller premium than 1 ounce coins. This provides a more cost effective way to purchase pure gold bullion. 

In addition, gold bars over 250 grams or more posses a unique serial number and certificate of authenticity. Each gram bar is engraved with the weight, purity level and production details.  

While gold coins have beautiful designs, Heraeus and Umicore 500 g bars have their own unique visual appeal. The bar contains 500 grams of 999.9/1000 pure gold and are exempt from VAT.

Manufactures 

Heraeus  

Heraeus, based in Germany, is a international family owned company that was formed in 1851. The company is one of the leading suppliers of precious metals investment bars in the world. Heraeus gold bars are also approved by the LBMA. 

Umicore 

Umicore is based in Belgium and has one of the worlds largest precious metals recycling facilities. They are also listed with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for “Good Delivery Bars”. This certification provides a global trading market for anyone buying or selling Umicore gold bars. Umicore operates one of the most sophisticated precious metals refining recycling facilities in the world.