Gold Bars

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Gold bars are among the most popular methods of investing in gold. A gold bar is a block of highly refined gold that is typically shaped like a rectangle. Because of their affordability and relatively low premiums compared to gold coins or jewelry, gold bars are a popular choice for investors who want to save money while investing in gold.

Most gold bars are either 99.9% or 99.99% pure, but exact purities vary from refiner to refiner. Many of the world’s private mints and refineries produce gold bars, making it a surprisingly robust industry with many options for investors to enjoy. Public mints like the Perth Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint, and even the British Royal Mint also manufacture gold bars for investors, making the gold bar market highly diversified.

Hero Bullion is a leading dealer of gold bars, including PAMP gold bars, Argor-Heraeus gold bars, Valcambi gold bars, and more. Take advantage of low prices, a large inventory, and free shipping on qualifying orders when you buy gold bars online through Hero Bullion.

Popular Gold Bar Brands

There are hundreds of different gold bars on the market, and these highly pure gold products are popular among precious metal investors all over the world. Some of the most popular gold bar brands in the world include:

• Valcambi Gold Bars. Valcambi is the world’s largest gold refiner and produces a wide range of gold products for retail investors. Valcambi gold bars are some of the most popular investment-grade gold bars in the world. The entire line is minted with a purity of 99.99% and is available in a range of different weights. Valcambi’s sleek designs, attention to detail, and high purity standards have made the Swiss mint a world leader in the production of gold bullion bars.
• Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Gold Bars. The Royal Canadian Mint is most well-known for its Canadian Maple Leaf coins, but the mint also mints gold bars. Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) gold bars are highly pure and very popular among investors. RCM bars often feature a repeating maple leaf design on the reverse, giving each bar a unique look and feel that makes them fun to hold and great to stack.
• Argor-Heraeus Gold Bars. Argor-Heraeus is another Swiss refiner known for its high-quality gold bullion bars. Argor-Heraeus produces a range of 99.99% pure gold bars, many of which feature a stylized Argor-Heraeus logo. Argor-Heraeus has become one of the world’s leading gold bar producers, and Argor-Heraeus gold bars are popular and instantly recognizable among investors everywhere. 
• PAMP Gold Bars. PAMP is a Swiss refiner and mint known for its high-quality gold bullion bars. The 1 oz PAMP Gold Bar is the refiner’s most popular, and the stunning PAMP Fortuna Gold Bar is a unique addition to any precious metals portfolio. The Fortuna collection is also available in sizes smaller than one troy ounce, making it a great choice for investors who want premium gold without paying thousands of dollars for a full ounce.
• Perth Mint Gold Bars. Perth Mint is best known for its Gold Kangaroo coins, but the mint also produces a range of gold bars. Perth Mint Gold Bars feature an obverse depiction of the Perth Mint’s swan logo, and reverse designs often include a repeating kangaroo design, giving each bar a distinctly Australian look and feel.
• Royal Mint Gold Bars. The Royal Mint sometimes releases specialty gold bars. Royal Mint Gold Bars are very popular and tend to command a healthy premium over spot price, especially among collectors. Of particular note is the Royal Mint Britannia Gold Bar, which is available in multiple weights and depicts the feminine personification of the British Isles, Lady Britannia.
• Asahi Gold Bars. Asahi is an American refiner based out of Utah. Asahi is best known for its series of gold bars, which are minted with a fineness of .9999 and feature a sleek but simple set of designs. The affordability, low premiums, and instant recognizability of an Asahi Gold Bar are tough to beat – and the collection’s popularity shows it!

Gold Bar Weights | How Much Does a Gold Bar Weigh?

Gold bars range in weight from as small as one gram to as large as one kilogram or more. The most popular gold bar size to buy is 1 troy ounce, which is the standard weight that most mints produce for their flagship products and designs.

Hero Bullion is a leading online dealer of gold bars in various sizes and from a range of mints and refiners from around the world. Common gold bar sizes include:

• 1 Gram Gold Bars.
• 2.5 Gram Gold Bars.
• 5 Gram Gold Bars.
• 10 Gram Gold Bars.
• 20 Gram Gold Bars.
• 1 oz Gold Bars.
• 50 Gram Gold Bars.
• 100 Gram Gold Bars.
• 10 oz Gold Bars.
• Kilo Gold Bars.

What is the best gold bar size to buy? The best gold bar size to buy depends on each investor’s investing goals, personal preferences, and budget. Smaller gold bars are easier to quickly buy and sell, but they typically sell at higher percentage premiums over melt value. By contrast, large gold bars sell for lower premiums, but they’re more expensive overall and can be difficult to quickly liquidate.

Many investors recommend diversifying your precious metals portfolio with a combination of different products, metals, and weights. Adding a mix of weights to your gold collection can maximize the amount of control and liquidity you have over your portfolio.

Gold Bars Versus Gold Coins

Gold bars and gold coins are the two main ways that consumers invest in gold bullion. Both product types come with advantages and disadvantages that investors should weigh before buying.

Gold coins can only be manufactured by sovereign (government) mints. Gold coins typically feature a face value, or denomination, and they’re backed by the government that minted them. Gold bars, on the other hand, can be minted either publicly or privately and seldom are assigned denominations.

Gold bars are usually the preferred investment tool for stackers who want to save money on premiums. Premiums are usually lower for gold bars than for gold coins, largely because gold bars lack the intricate artwork and high production costs associated with gold coins. This means that gold bars tend to be the more cost-effective way to invest in gold.

On the other hand, gold coins are more recognizable, more beautiful (usually), and sometimes even easier to quickly liquidate than gold bars.

Ultimately, the best way to invest in gold depends on your personal preferences, investing goals, and budget.

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Hero Bullion offers competitive prices and an extensive inventory of gold bullion bars. Shop our entire catalogue to buy gold bars online without breaking the bank on excessive premiums. Take advantage of quick shipping and free shipping on qualifying orders when you buy gold bars online through Hero Bullion!