1 oz Gold Bar | PAMP Fortuna

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1 oz PAMP Suisse Fortuna — Swiss gold bar from PAMP with 999.9/1000 fineness and 31.103 g net gold. Lady Fortuna with cornucopia motif by Erica Vogt from 1979 — first graphic design on a gold bar in market history. CertiPAMP system (since 1996, first bar with hologram) and Veriscan (since 2024 — biometric surface verification). LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986. GoldInvest24.

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1 oz PAMP Fortuna — Swiss bullion gold bar from PAMP Suisse with CertiPAMP system and biometric Veriscan verification

PAMP Fortuna 1 oz is the flagship bullion bar from PAMP Suisse with 999.9/1000 fineness and 31.103 g of net gold. Dimensions 41 × 24 × 1.85 mm, rolled bar in the CertiPAMP card — factory packaging card with hologram, unique serial number, refinery certificate and assayer signature.

PAMP Suisse holds the LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986. Lady Fortuna motif with cornucopia and cup by Erica Vogt from 1979. The bar price is linked to current LBMA precious metals prices.

Technical specifications 1 oz PAMP Fortuna

Parameter Value
Gold weight (Au) 31.103 g (1.000 troy oz)
Fineness 999.9/1000 (.9999, 24 karat)
Dimensions 41 × 24 × 1.85 mm (rectangular)
Form Rolled bar
Manufacturer PAMP Suisse (Castel San Pietro, Ticino, 1977)
Motif Lady Fortuna with cornucopia — Erica Vogt (1979)
Reverse PAMP logo, mass, fineness, serial number
Security features CertiPAMP (since 1996) + Veriscan (since 2024)
Accreditation LBMA Good Delivery since 1986
Packaging CertiPAMP Card
VAT Exempt (EU Directive 98/80/EC)

Why 1 oz PAMP Fortuna?

  • 31.103 g of 999.9/1000 fineness gold (.9999, 24 karat) — Swiss refinery standard
  • PAMP Suisse — established 1977 (Castel San Pietro, Ticino), LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986
  • World's first bullion bar with a holographic security system (CertiPAMP, 1996)
  • Veriscan (since 2024) — mobile app verifying bar authenticity through metal surface scan
  • Lady Fortuna motif by Erica Vogt (1979) — first graphic design on a gold bar in market history

History of PAMP Suisse and Lady Fortuna — from 1977 debut to the present

PAMP Suisse (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux SA) was established in 1977 in Castel San Pietro in the canton of Ticino — the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, close to the Italian border. The founder was Carlo De Marchi, who recognized the potential of combining Swiss refining precision with the Italian design approach. The location was strategic: in the immediate vicinity of the European gold trading center (Milan) and in the Swiss jurisdiction with a strong tradition of precious metals production.

The LBMA Good Delivery accreditation was granted to PAMP Suisse in 1986 — as one of the first private refineries in Switzerland. Today, PAMP Suisse is one of the largest producers of premium bullion in the world, alongside Argor-Heraeus, Valcambi, Heraeus and Tanaka. The refinery belongs to the MKS PAMP Group, operating globally with offices in Switzerland, India, Dubai, Singapore and the United States.

The decision of PAMP Suisse in 1979 to introduce the Lady Fortuna motif was a breakthrough in the bullion bar segment. Before 1979, all bullion bars were rectangles without graphics, with only mass and fineness number stamped. PAMP Suisse broke this standard — the Roman goddess of fortune Fortuna with cornucopia and cup, designed by Erica Vogt (Swiss-German artist), transformed the bar into an aesthetic and visually recognizable product.

Lady Fortuna is today the most recognizable motif on a bullion bar on a global scale. The 1979 design has remained in production without changes for over 46 years — one of the most stable designs in bullion history. Erica Vogt was the first artist in the refinery segment to transfer classical Roman iconography onto a bullion product.

The current vintage of 1 oz PAMP Fortuna is produced with the current CertiPAMP security standard (four elements: hologram, micro-text, serial number, assayer signature) and the additional Veriscan layer introduced in 2024. The bar is verifiable both visually (CertiPAMP) and biometrically through the mobile app (Veriscan).

CertiPAMP (1996) and Veriscan (2024) — PAMP's security system

CertiPAMP is a factory packaging card introduced by PAMP Suisse in 1996 — it was the world's first holographic security system for a bullion bar. PAMP adapted the hologram technology previously used in banknotes (the Swiss National Bank used holograms on francs since the early 1980s) and transferred it to the bullion segment. CertiPAMP currently contains four independent elements: (1) hologram changing color at angles of view, (2) micro-text "PAMP SUISSE" around the card edge, visible under a 10× loupe, (3) unique serial number synchronized with the PAMP database, (4) handwritten signature of the assayer (Assayer's signature) — different for each bar.

In 2024, PAMP Suisse introduced Veriscan — a mobile app on iOS and Android that verifies bar authenticity by analyzing the metal surface with the smartphone camera. The app uses computer vision algorithms to recognize the unique micro-textural surface patterns created during the rolling process. Each 1 oz Fortuna bar has a unique "textural fingerprint" registered in the PAMP Suisse database during production. Verification in the app takes 3-5 seconds.

Erica Vogt designed Lady Fortuna as a classic female figure in a draped tunic, holding a cornucopia filled with coins and a cup. The motif references the Roman iconographic tradition — Fortuna was the Roman goddess of luck, fate and abundance. The 1979 design is characterized by precise anatomical study and pronounced lines of the draped tunic. The combination of CertiPAMP + Veriscan + LBMA Good Delivery makes PAMP Fortuna a bar with one of the most extensive verification systems in the bullion segment.

Formats and weights of the PAMP Fortuna series

The Lady Fortuna series is produced by PAMP Suisse in a full weight scale — from the smallest bars to larger formats. Each bar, regardless of mass, is delivered in CertiPAMP packaging with hologram, serial number and refinery certificate. Fineness always 999.9/1000.

Format 1 g — the smallest bar in the series, popular as a collector's gift or element of portfolio diversification with the smallest unit. Format 5 g — compromise between low mass and premium economy. Format 10 g — often chosen in budget strategies. Formats 20 g and 50 g — middle portfolio positions. Format 100 g — popular as one of the main positions of a medium-sized portfolio.

Format 1 oz (31.103 g) is historically the most popular PAMP Fortuna format on the global market — it is the standard bar size, compatible with the mass system used by LBMA and dealers worldwide. The 1 oz bar fits in a portfolio alongside classic 1 oz bullion coins (Maple Leaf, Vienna Philharmonic, Britannia, Krugerrand) — facilitates direct comparison of the net precious metal value between bars and coins.

What to look for when buying 1 oz PAMP Fortuna?

First: always store the bar in the factory CertiPAMP card. The card and the bar form one inseparable product — the card contains the refinery certificate, serial number and security hologram. Taking the bar out of the card lowers the resale value, and in some wholesale distributions it is even a condition for purchase at the premium price.

Second: before receiving the bar, it is worth downloading the Veriscan app (free in the App Store and Google Play). After receiving the bar, scan its surface in the app — the system will confirm authenticity in 3-5 seconds in the PAMP Suisse database. This is an additional verification layer over CertiPAMP, especially useful for first-time buyers of PAMP bars.

Third: PAMP Fortuna 1 oz is the most popular PAMP format in the global segment. The 1 oz bars have structurally the lowest premium level in the segment due to the largest production scale and general recognition in the secondary market. Smaller formats (1-10 g) have a higher premium due to production costs spread over a smaller mass unit.

Fourth: visual verification should include the CertiPAMP hologram (changing color at angles), micro-text "PAMP SUISSE" around the edge (10× loupe), correspondence of serial numbers on the bar and the card, and the handwritten assayer signature. All four elements appear exclusively on original PAMP bars from 1996 onwards.

Why GoldInvest24?

  • Manufacturers with LBMA Good Delivery accreditation — PAMP Suisse (since 1986), Royal Canadian Mint, Münze Österreich, Royal Mint, Rand Refinery
  • Full range of formats — from 1 g to 1 kg in bars and coins from 1/20 oz to 1 oz in multiple series
  • Product descriptions in three language versions (PL/DE/EN) with concrete technical specifications and historical data
  • Access to current precious metals prices on LBMA updated in real time
  • Portfolio supplementation with categories gold investment coins, gold bullion bars, silver investment coins and silver bullion bars

Comparison of 5 products from the 1 oz package

Feature PAMP Fortuna Maple Leaf Vienna Philharmonic Britannia Krugerrand
Manufacturer PAMP Suisse Royal Canadian Mint Münze Österreich Royal Mint Rand Refinery
Format Bar 41×24 mm Coin 30 mm Coin 37 mm Coin 32.69 mm Coin 32.77 mm
Fineness 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 916.7 (22 kt)
Accreditation LBMA since 1986 LBMA since 1980 LBMA since 2008 LBMA since 1750 LBMA since 1965
Security CertiPAMP + Veriscan Bullion DNA + app Micro-"W" since 2024 4 optical tiers none (Crown Gold)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What characterizes 1 oz PAMP Fortuna?

It is a Swiss bullion gold bar from PAMP Suisse with 999.9/1000 fineness and 31.103 g of net gold, dimensions 41 × 24 × 1.85 mm. The bar is delivered in CertiPAMP packaging with hologram, serial number and refinery certificate. Lady Fortuna motif with cornucopia by Erica Vogt from 1979. LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986.

What are the fineness and weight of the PAMP Fortuna 1 oz bar?

The fineness is 999.9/1000 (.9999, 24 karat), net gold weight 31.103 g (1.000 troy oz). Dimensions 41 × 24 × 1.85 mm. The bar is rolled in a classic rectangular format — the most widespread format in the bullion bar segment.

Who designed the Lady Fortuna motif?

The Lady Fortuna motif was designed by Erica Vogt — Swiss-German artist — in 1979. It was the first graphic design on a gold bar in market history (previously bullion bars were exclusively rectangles without graphics). The design has remained unchanged for over 46 years of production.

PAMP Fortuna 1 oz vs 1 oz bullion coins — which to choose?

PAMP Fortuna (bar): fineness 999.9, Lady Fortuna motif, CertiPAMP + Veriscan verification, rectangular format. 1 oz bullion coins (Maple Leaf, Vienna Philharmonic, Britannia): fineness 999.9, round format, legal tender status in the issuer's jurisdiction. Bars have structurally lower premium than bullion coins; coins have higher recognition and currency status in the secondary market.

Who is PAMP Fortuna 1 oz a good choice for?

PAMP Fortuna 1 oz is a classic precious metals portfolio position for those who value maximum Au content per unit, biometric Veriscan verification, and the historical reputation of PAMP Suisse. It works as a base for a long-term portfolio, a unit of a regular purchase strategy (DCA), and as a supplementary position to bullion coins.

Does PAMP Fortuna have legal tender status?

NO — bullion bars (PAMP and competition) do not have legal tender status in any jurisdiction. This is the main difference vs bullion coins (Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Vienna Philharmonic, Britannia), which have legal tender in the issuer's jurisdiction. Bars function solely as a precious metals product with metal value, without a currency face value.

Is PAMP Fortuna VAT-exempt in the EU?

YES — the 999.9/1000 fineness significantly exceeds the minimum 995/1000 required for VAT exemption on the basis of Council Directive 98/80/EC across the EU. The exemption status applies in all EU member states.

The price of 1 oz PAMP Fortuna is updated in real time and linked to LBMA precious metals prices.

Parameters:
Country:
Switzerland
Metal:
Złoto
Weight:
1oz
Type:
Sztabki
Test:
999.9/1000
Batch:
Sztabki PAMP
Metal weight:
31,1035 g
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