The Valcambi 500 g cast gold bar contains half a kilogram of gold in one physical block. It sits directly between the 250 g and 1 kg formats and represents a major step toward concentration rather than fine divisibility.
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 unit.
About Valcambi
Valcambi has refined precious metals in Balerna, Switzerland, since 1961. Its product portfolio includes both large cast bars and minted formats.
The refinery is represented on the LBMA Gold Good Delivery List.
Packaging and certification
The 500 g cast bar measures approximately 85 × 40 mm across its main rectangular profile. It concentrates half a kilogram of gold into a single cast product and is noticeably larger than the 250 g cast version.
How the price is determined
The principal component is the market value of 500 grams of gold. A premium covers refining, casting, inspection, logistics and handling.
Per gram, larger bars generally carry a lower relative premium than small retail products.
