Material: Made of refined gold. The purity of
the gold in a gold bar is important, and investment-grade gold
bars typically have a high purity (e.g., *9.5% or higher).
Shape: While the name suggests a "bar," gold
can be shaped into different forms. However, rectangular bars
are the most common.
Size and Weight: Gold bars come in various
sizes and weights. Common sizes include:
1 troy ounce
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1 kilogram (kilobar)
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Production:
Cast bars: These are made by pouring
molten gold into a mold and letting it solidify. They often
have a more rustic appearance.
Minted bars: These are made by cutting
gold blanks from a sheet of gold and then stamping them.
They tend to have a smoother, more refined appearance.
Markings: Gold bars usually have markings that
indicate:
