Five grams of .9999 fine gold from one of North America’s most recognized refiners — the Asahi 5 gram bar is an accessible entry point into gold ownership that sacrifices nothing in terms of purity or hallmark credibility. Asahi Refining supplies gold blanks to the U.S. Mint and operates facilities across the United States, Canada, and Japan, giving their bars the kind of institutional backing that supports easy resale in any market. At this weight, the premium over spot is higher than larger bars, but the low total outlay makes it a practical starting point and a natural gifting piece.
Key Features:
- Gold Content & Purity: 5 grams of .9999 fine gold (99.99% pure)
- Metal: Gold
- Obverse Design: Asahi double-slash logo and “ASAHI REFINING” at the top; “FINE GOLD 9999” in a bordered panel; “5 GRAM” below; unique serial number in a recessed field at the base
- Reverse Design: A deeply engraved geometric diamond-grid pattern covering the full bar face — interlocking triangles and parallelograms forming a precise lattice across the surface
- Packaging: Sealed in a tamper-evident assay card certified by Asahi Refining; assay card face displays the Asahi logo, fineness (99.99 AU), and net weight (5 gram); reverse carries the “PRECIOUS METAL REFINERY — USA CANADA JAPAN” oval stamp; “MINTED IN USA” and “CERTIFIED BY ASAHI REFINING” printed on card; decorative guilloche rosette pattern on assay card background
The obverse follows Asahi’s clean, functional hallmarking approach. The double-slash logo and refinery name sit at the top in clear relief, followed by a bordered panel confirming “FINE GOLD 9999” — the highest standard purity designation for gold bullion. “5 GRAM” appears below, and a serialized alphanumeric identifier in a recessed base panel provides individual traceability for each bar.
The reverse takes a distinctly different approach from the plain reverses common across most refinery bars. A full-coverage geometric lattice — built from interlocking diamond shapes, triangles, and parallelograms — covers the entire bar face in a precise, repeating pattern. The result is a visually textured surface that catches light differently from the polished obverse and gives the bar a design identity beyond simple hallmarking. At five grams, the bar is small enough that this level of detail across the full reverse face is a noticeable production achievement.
The bar ships sealed inside its original Asahi tamper-evident assay card — a dark charcoal presentation with gold Asahi branding on the front face and a decorative rosette guilloche background. The “PRECIOUS METAL REFINERY” oval stamp on the card reverse confirms Asahi’s tri-country operational footprint. The assay card states “MINTED IN USA,” confirming domestic production.
A 5 gram gold bar from a mint-supplier refiner, in original sealed packaging, at one of the most accessible gold price points available. Add it to your cart today.