The Argor-Heraeus 1000 g cast gold bar contains one kilogram of 999.9 fine gold in a single physical product. It represents the highest concentration in the range, minimising the number of bars while also offering the lowest level of divisibility.
Who is the 1 kg cast bar for?
The 1 kg format concentrates the full weight into a single physical product, minimising the number of separate bars required for a large holding. The trade-off is divisibility. Smaller independent bars provide more flexibility if only part of the total gold needs to be handled or sold, while the kilogram bar remains one indivisible unit.
At this scale, secure storage becomes part of the purchasing decision rather than an afterthought.
About Argor-Heraeus
Argor-Heraeus is a Swiss precious-metals refiner headquartered in Mendrisio and operating since 1951. Its refinery is included in the LBMA Good Delivery system.
The company has belonged to Heraeus Group since 2017.
Packaging and certification
The 1000 g cast bar measures approximately 117.5 × 52.0 × 9.0 mm. It is the largest Argor-Heraeus format in this set, concentrating one kilogram of gold into a single cast bar.
How the price is determined
The main component is the market value of one kilogram of gold. A premium is added for refining, casting, inspection, logistics and distribution.
Per gram, large bars usually have lower relative premiums than small retail weights.
