The Argor-Heraeus 100 g minted gold bar contains 100 grams of 999.9 fine gold in a precisely finished minted format. It carries the same nominal weight as the cast 100 g version, but differs in manufacturing method, surface and presentation.
Who is the 100 g minted bar for?
The clearest comparison is minted 100 g versus cast 100 g. Both can contain the same weight and purity of gold. The difference lies in how the bar is produced and finished.
Minted bars typically have more uniform geometry, defined edges and a more consistent surface, while cast bars retain the characteristic features of the casting process.
Divisibility is identical. One 100 g bar remains one physical unit whether it is cast or minted.
Compared with 2 × 50 g, the 100 g format reduces product count but gives up the ability to handle half the position separately.
About Argor-Heraeus
Argor-Heraeus has operated in Mendrisio, Switzerland, since 1951. Its refinery is included in the LBMA Good Delivery system and the company has been part of Heraeus Group since 2017.
Packaging and certification
The 100 g minted bar measures approximately 49.7 × 28.5 × 3.9 mm. It is wider and thinner than the 100 g cast version, reflecting the different manufacturing process. Argor-Heraeus supplies its minted gold bars in protective blister packaging with certification information.
How the price is determined
The price follows the market value of 100 grams of gold plus a product premium.
Minting, finishing, packaging, inspection and distribution can make the premium different from the cast 100 g version.
