Perth Mint 1 oz Gold Cast Bar (New)

Most one ounce gold bars are flat rectangles. This one is a thick square button, poured rather than pressed, and it looks and feels nothing like a minted wafer. The Perth Mint has been refining gold in Western Australia since 1899 under Government of Western Australia ownership, and its cast bars carry .9999 fine gold at a lower premium than minted equivalents because the finishing steps are skipped.

Key Features:

• Purity and Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams) of .9999 fine gold
• Metal Type: 24-karat gold, cast by the Perth Mint
• Front Face: Swan roundel hallmark
• Back Face: Circular stamp with weight, purity, and mint origin

The front carries the mint’s circular hallmark struck deep into the poured surface: a swan in profile with wings folded and neck curved, ringed by THE PERTH MINT above and AUSTRALIA below. The metal around the stamp is smooth and slightly domed, with the soft convex swell that comes from gold cooling in an open mold. Corners are heavily rounded and the sides bulge outward.

The back carries a second circular stamp reading THE PERTH MINT around the border, with 1 OZ., 9999, FINE, and W.A. for Western Australia stacked in the center. This face shows the raw cast texture most clearly: fine pitting, small voids, and an uneven matte finish across the field. The two sides look like different products, which is part of the appeal.

Because each bar is individually poured, surface texture, stamp depth, and edge shape vary from piece to piece. The one you receive will not match the photographs exactly, and that variation is normal for the format rather than a defect.

Cast bars ship in protective plastic without an assay card. The Perth Mint hallmark is recognized by dealers worldwide, so resale is straightforward despite the absence of a certificate. Bars are new with bright, unhandled surfaces.

The square profile also stacks and stores unusually well compared to standard bars. If you want an ounce of sovereign-refined gold with real physical presence and the lowest premium the mint offers at this weight, this is it. Order yours today and we will ship it insured in discreet packaging.