The Umicore 500 g cast gold bar contains half a kilogram of gold in one physical unit. At this scale, the decision is less about small purchase increments and more about how much weight should remain independently divisible.
Who is the 500 g cast bar for?
The 500 g format concentrates half a kilogram of gold into one physical product. Compared with several smaller bars, it reduces product count but also reduces divisibility. Compared with a single kilogram bar, separate 500 g bars can preserve greater flexibility because each remains an independent physical unit.
About Umicore
Umicore is a European materials and precious-metals business with major refining and recycling operations. Its investment range includes smaller stamped bars as well as larger cast gold products.
The 500 g format belongs to the cast range.
Packaging and certification
The 500 g cast bar measures approximately 62 × 33 mm at the upper surface and 52 × 24 mm at the base, with a thickness of approximately 17.0 mm. It concentrates half a kilogram of gold into a substantially thicker cast profile.
How the price is determined
The price reflects the market value associated with 500 g of gold plus a premium for refining, casting, inspection, logistics and distribution.
Relative premiums are generally lower than on much smaller retail bars.
