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1 oz Argor-Heraeus gold bar - 31.103 g of 999.9/1000 fineness gold in CertiAssay card with KineGram hologram (since 2018). Producer Argor-Heraeus SA (Mendrisio, Switzerland) with fusion tradition of 174 years (Heraeus 1851 + Argor 1951). Status LBMA Good Delivery (Heraeus since 1928, Argor since 1986). Classic premium bullion bar 1 oz available at GoldInvest24.
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Argor-Heraeus is one of the five largest gold refineries in the world - a Swiss company formed in 1999 from the fusion of Swiss Argor SA (established 1951 in Chiasso) and German Heraeus Edelmetalle (established 1851 in Hanau, Hesse). The 1 oz variant contains 31.103 g of 999.9/1000 fineness pure gold in a rectangular bar with dimensions 41 x 24 x 1.85 mm. The bar is delivered in a factory CertiAssay card with KineGram hologram, unique serial number, refinery certificate and assayer signature.
The price of 1 oz Argor-Heraeus is linked to the current precious metal price at LBMA, with typical market premium of 3-5% over spot - in the same range as PAMP Fortuna (3-5%) and Valcambi (3-5%) in the premium 1 oz bar segment. Argor-Heraeus is the only classic bullion refinery with combined 174-year tradition (Heraeus 1851 + Argor 1951) - no other brand in the premium bullion market has comparable historical depth in precious metal refining technology.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gold weight (Au) | 31.103 g (1.000 troy oz) |
| Fineness | 999.9/1000 (.9999, 24 karat) |
| Dimensions | 41 x 24 x 1.85 mm (rectangular) |
| Form | Rolled bar |
| Producer | Argor-Heraeus SA (Mendrisio, Switzerland) - fusion 1999 |
| Tradition | Heraeus (1851, Hanau) + Argor (1951, Chiasso) - 174 years total |
| Packaging | CertiAssay Card |
| Security features | KineGram hologram (color + image A/H change) + micro-text "AH" + serial number |
| Verification | Manual (10x loupe + light angle change) |
| Status | LBMA Good Delivery (Argor since 1986, Heraeus since 1928) |
| VAT | Exempt (Council Directive 98/80/EC across EU) |
Heraeus is one of the oldest continuously operating precious metal refineries in Europe. Founded in 1851 in Hanau (Hesse, Germany) by Wilhelm Carl Heraeus, chemist and pharmacist, initially as a pharmacy with chemical laboratory for platinum refining. Heraeus was the first in Europe to develop the process of industrial platinum refining (1854) - this enabled Germany's independence from Russian dominance in platinum trade. In subsequent decades, Heraeus expanded activities to gold, silver, palladium and rhodium. In 1928, Heraeus Edelmetalle obtained LBMA Good Delivery status.
Argor SA was established in 1951 in Chiasso (canton Ticino, Italian-speaking Switzerland) - very close to the Italian border. The location was strategic in the post-war period: Italy had large German gold reserves, but lacked domestic refineries meeting Good Delivery standards. Argor SA filled this gap - processed Italian gold and refinanced it in certified form. In 1986, Argor SA obtained LBMA Good Delivery status.
The decision to merge with Heraeus Edelmetalle in 1999 had two motives: (1) consolidation of the premium bullion segment in Europe in the face of growing competition from the USA (Engelhard) and Asia (Tanaka), (2) joint use of technology (Heraeus had advantages in platinum and palladium, Argor - in gold). The new company moved its headquarters to Mendrisio (Switzerland) - between Chiasso and Lugano, close to the center of European precious metal trade.
The year 2018 brought the introduction of KineGram - a multispectral security hologram that changes color and image at various viewing angles (effect characteristic of banknotes). KineGram contains: (1) color change of the hologram between "silver" and "gold" at various angles, (2) micro-engraved logo "AH" visible only under 10x loupe, (3) unique 12-digit serial number synchronized with the Argor-Heraeus database, (4) image change between "A" and "H" (refinery initials) at angles.
Among the five largest premium bullion refineries (PAMP 1977, Argor-Heraeus 1999/1951, Valcambi 1961, Heraeus standalone 1851, Tanaka 1885) - Argor-Heraeus is the only one with a fusion tradition combining two separate refining histories. PAMP: 48 years (1977-2025). Valcambi: 64 years (1961-2025). Heraeus standalone: 174 years (1851-2025) - but only in the platinum-palladium-silver segment. Argor-Heraeus inherits 174 years of Heraeus tradition in the gold segment while maintaining the 74-year Argor identity.
Argor-Heraeus's strategic position in the premium bullion segment is stable and long-term. The refinery doesn't compete on price with the cheapest (Umicore, Heraeus standalone - premium 2.5-4%) nor on design with the most expressive (PAMP Lady Fortuna - premium 3-5% with artistic cost component). Instead, it positions itself as the "industry standard" - a bar that can be trusted in any transaction without specifying the particular refinery. European banks typically accept Argor-Heraeus bars as gold deposit without additional verification.
Practical implication for the EU buyer: 1 oz Argor-Heraeus is mathematically equivalent to 1 oz PAMP Fortuna in metal value (both .9999, 31.103 g Au, premium 3-5%). The difference lies in: (a) graphic motif (PAMP has Lady Fortuna, Argor-Heraeus has logo + text), (b) hologram (PAMP CertiPAMP since 1996, Argor-Heraeus KineGram since 2018), (c) mobile app (PAMP Veriscan 2024, Argor-Heraeus no mobile app). For clients prioritizing newest verification technology: PAMP Fortuna. For clients prioritizing oldest European tradition: Argor-Heraeus.
Argor-Heraeus issues bars across the full weight range, from smallest fractions to wholesale formats 1 kg. All variants retain the same 999.9/1000 fineness and factory CertiAssay card with KineGram hologram. Weight scale: 1 g, 2 g, 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 1 oz (31.103 g), 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg. The mass selection depends on the accumulation strategy: for single budget positions - 5-10 g or 20 g, for mass/premium balance - 1 oz or 50 g, for wholesale positions - 100 g, 250 g or 1 kg.
The 1 oz variant positions itself at the interface between fractions and wholesale grade. Premium 3-5% is comparable to large formats (50-100 g), and the mass 31.103 g allows for flexible buyback of a single element (without fragmenting large positions of 100 g or 1 kg). For a buyer booking 1 oz positions as a "standard bullion unit" - 1 oz Argor-Heraeus directly inherits the functionality of the historic sovereign / Krugerrand in a modern version (.9999 instead of 22 karat).
First: keep the factory CertiAssay card with KineGram hologram. A bar without the original card loses 1-3% of resale value (no serial number verification, no refinery certificate). Keep the card intact throughout the entire storage period. The KineGram hologram is delicate - don't wipe it, don't expose to extreme temperatures (>50 C).
Second: KineGram verifies manually, without mobile app. At 30 and 60 degree angles, the hologram should change color between "silver" and "gold" and alternately display the initials "A" and "H". Under 10x loupe, find micro-engraved logo "AH" in the hologram field. Missing any of these elements indicates counterfeit or hologram damage.
Third: premium 3-5% - equal to PAMP Fortuna 1 oz. For pure bullion strategy, both bars are mathematically equivalent. The choice between PAMP and Argor-Heraeus depends on preference: tradition vs technology, artistic motif vs minimalist, mobile app vs manual verification. Fourth: fingerprint risk - touch the bar exclusively with cotton gloves or hold by the edges. A fingerprint in the mirror field can reduce resale value by 1-2%.
| Feature | Argor-Heraeus 1 oz | PAMP Fortuna 1 oz | Valcambi 1 oz | Heraeus 1 oz | Umicore 1 oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinery tradition | 174 years (1851+1951) | 48 years (1977) | 64 years (1961) | 174 years (1851) | 220 years (1805) |
| Graphic motif | Logo + text | Lady Fortuna (1979) | Logo + text | Logo + text | Logo + text |
| Hologram | KineGram (since 2018) | CertiPAMP (since 1996) | CombiBar (since 2010) | None (ISO 9001) | None |
| Mobile app | No | Yes (Veriscan 2024) | No | No | No |
| LBMA Good Delivery | Argor 1986, Heraeus 1928 | Since 1986 | Since 1968 | Since 1928 | Since 1996 |
| Market premium | 3-5% | 3-5% | 3-5% | 2.5-4% | 2.5-4% |
In 1999, Swiss Argor SA (established 1951 in Chiasso) merged with German Heraeus Edelmetalle (established 1851 in Hanau, Hesse). The new company, Argor-Heraeus SA, moved its headquarters to Mendrisio (Switzerland). The fusion consolidated the premium bullion segment in Europe: Heraeus brought 148 years of refining tradition (mainly platinum and palladium), Argor brought 48 years of gold tradition and Swiss position. After the fusion, Heraeus Edelmetalle GmbH continues to exist as a separate German company.
Gold weight: 31.103 g (1.000 troy oz). Fineness: 999.9/1000. Dimensions: 41 x 24 x 1.85 mm. Form: rolled bar with factory CertiAssay card. KineGram hologram (since 2018) with micro-text "AH" and 12-digit serial number. Status: LBMA Good Delivery (Argor since 1986, Heraeus since 1928).
KineGram is a multispectral security hologram introduced by Argor-Heraeus in 2018. Contains: hologram color change between "silver" and "gold" at various angles, micro-engraved "AH" logo visible under 10x loupe, unique 12-digit serial number, and image change between "A" and "H". Main difference vs CertiPAMP: Argor-Heraeus verifies manually (loupe + angle change), PAMP additionally has the mobile Veriscan app (since 2024). KineGram is technologically comparable but 22 years younger.
Technical specification identical (31.103 g Au, .9999, premium 3-5%). Differences: (a) tradition (Argor-Heraeus 174 years fusion, PAMP 48 years), (b) motif (Argor-Heraeus logo + text, PAMP Lady Fortuna), (c) hologram (Argor-Heraeus KineGram since 2018, PAMP CertiPAMP since 1996), (d) app (Argor-Heraeus none, PAMP Veriscan since 2024). For newest verification technology: PAMP Fortuna. For oldest European tradition: Argor-Heraeus.
The 1 oz Argor-Heraeus format suits buyers seeking a standard premium bullion unit with established acceptance in the European banking and distribution system. The 31.103 g bar serves as an "interchangeable token" in a bullion portfolio - easy to sell back, accepted by banks without additional verification, compatible with third-party trusted storage systems (vault, bank safe).
Yes - 999.9/1000 fineness significantly exceeds the 995/1000 minimum required for VAT exemption on gold bullion (Council Directive 98/80/EC across EU). LBMA Good Delivery status additionally confirms meeting the standards for gold bullion in EU jurisdictions.
The bar is available in the gold bullion bars category alongside the full Argor-Heraeus range (1 g - 1 kg), PAMP, Valcambi and Umicore. Dynamic pricing results from current precious metal prices at LBMA. We run the shop in three language versions (PL / DE / EN), and alongside gold we offer full categories of silver, platinum and palladium in coin and bar formats.
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