One of the Lowest Premiums in Gold
A bar carries no denomination to authorize and no elaborate strike to pay for, so the Royal Canadian Mint Gold 1 oz Bar sits at one of the lowest premiums over spot on the market. What you’re paying for is the metal itself. Every bar holds one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, refined and struck by the same mint that has produced Canada’s coinage since 1908.
Serial Numbers, Sealed by the Assayer
The obverse carries the Royal Canadian Mint’s maple leaf emblem above “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD OR PUR” and a unique serial number struck into the metal. Beside that number, under magnification, sits a micro-engraved maple leaf and date, a security layer that makes the bar difficult to counterfeit. The reverse repeats the Mint’s maple leaf insignia across the entire face. Every bar ships sealed in an assay card, signed by the Mint’s Chief Assayer and printed with the same weight, purity, and serial number stamped on the bar itself.
The Seal Is the Receipt
Leave the card intact and a dealer can confirm the bar’s weight, purity, and serial number at a glance, no testing required. Break the seal and that same confirmation depends on an assay test instead of a glance at the card. Nothing about the gold changes either way. The gold never changes, only how quickly the next buyer can trust it.
Assayed to .9999, Cleared for an IRA
At .9999 fine, this bar clears the IRS’s .995 minimum for a precious metals IRA with plenty of room to spare, and the Specifications tab lists it as IRA eligible. That fineness is stamped into the metal and certified again on the sealed assay card, backed by a mint that has been assaying and refining gold since the early 1910s. Purity is certified twice, once on the bar and once on the card.
Royal Canadian Mint Gold 1 oz Bar Specifications
Every bar holds one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, weighing 31.11 grams, sealed in the Mint’s assay card and stamped with its own serial number. Weight and purity are assayed, matched to the serial number on the card. Full current specs are on the Specifications tab above.
Royal Canadian Mint Gold 1 oz Bar FAQ
Is the Royal Canadian Mint Gold 1 oz Bar IRA eligible?
Yes. At .9999 fine, it clears the IRS’s .995 minimum for a precious metals IRA by a wide margin. Eligibility isn’t a close call, given how far past the floor it sits.
How can I confirm this bar is genuine?
Match the serial number struck into the bar against the number printed on its sealed assay card, signed by the Mint’s Chief Assayer. Under magnification, you’ll also find a micro-engraved maple leaf and date beside the serial number. The serial number matches, bar to card.
What condition does it ship in?
New, straight from the Mint with no handling in between. Condition is new, not a numeric or third-party grade.
Does opening the assay card change anything about the bar?
Not the gold inside, but it changes how quickly a future buyer can confirm it. An intact card lets a dealer read off weight, purity, and serial number at a glance. Opening the card trades that instant check for one that needs an assay test instead.
How much gold is actually in the bar?
One full troy ounce of .9999 fine gold in every bar, weighing 31.11 grams. Purity and weight are fixed, whichever bar ships.
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Marshall K (verified owner) –
The Royal Canadian Mint 1 oz gold bars are beautifully intricate. When my bars are arrayed, these stand out.
Ordering, payment and delivery from HERO are exactly as described in the instructions. Very happy with this purchase.
Allen P (verified owner) –
I ordered four of these for my Metals Back IRA. I like they have a serial number that I can track at the Depository facility.