Gold bars and coins

Gold bars and gold coins are two popular forms of physical gold used for investment and asset protection.

• Gold bars are rectangular blocks of high-purity gold, usually 99.99% pure gold (24 karat). They range in size from small 1-gram bars to large bars weighing 1 kilogram or more. Gold bars are often chosen by investors because of their lower premium over the price of gold.

• Gold coins are legal tender and are minted by official mints such as the Royal Mint, the South African Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint. They typically contain 99.99% pure gold and feature iconic designs, such as the Krugerrand, the Maple Leaf and the Britannia. Gold coins are popular with investors and collectors because of their recognizability and tradability. Both forms of gold provide a reliable means of maintaining value over the long term and serve as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.