20 g minted gold bar Umicore — fineness 999.9/1000, LBMA Good Delivery, CertiCard with serial number
20 g of gold at 999.9/1000 fineness (.9999) in minted bar form from Umicore — a Belgian materials technology group headquartered in Brussels, operating since 1805 and holding LBMA Good Delivery accreditation. Each bar carries an individual serial number and is delivered in a hermetically sealed CertiCard.
The 20 g format sits in the middle of the Umicore series — its weight corresponds to approximately 0.643 troy ounces, placing it between the mid-range segment (10 g) and the classic ounce format (1 oz / 31.1 g). Dimensions of approximately 31 × 18 × 1.7 mm provide solid physical presence within the compact CertiCard packaging. The percentage premium over spot at this level is moderate — noticeably lower than in the 1-10 g formats.
Technical specification
| Parameter |
Value |
| Product type |
Gold bullion bar — minted |
| Manufacturer / refinery |
Umicore |
| Headquarters |
Brussels, Belgium (refining plant: Hoboken, Antwerp) |
| Founded |
1805 |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery (gold) |
| Metal |
Gold (Au) |
| Fineness |
999.9/1000 (.9999) |
| Weight |
20 g (0.64301 troy oz) |
| Dimensions |
approx. 31 × 18 × 1.7 mm |
| Form |
Minted bar with individual serial number |
| Surface |
Smooth, mirror-like — standard minting finish |
| Packaging |
CertiCard — hermetically sealed card with Umicore certificate |
| Serial number |
Individual — stamped on the bar and repeated on the CertiCard |
| VAT |
VAT-exempt (EU Directive 2006/112/EC, bullion gold from 995/1000) |
Why the 20 g minted gold bar from Umicore
The 20 g denomination corresponds to approximately two-thirds of a troy ounce and occupies a strategic position in the Umicore range — the percentage premium is already clearly moderate, while absolute cost remains significantly lower than for 1 oz or 50 g. Two 20 g bars (40 g) exceed the weight of one troy ounce, enabling flexible partial resale without breaking larger formats.
Umicore — over two centuries of Belgian metal refining tradition
The history of Umicore dates back to 1805. As Union Minière du Haut Katanga, the firm became a leading European player in metal refining. In 2001 it adopted the name Umicore. The Hoboken plant (Antwerp) is one of the world's largest precious metals recovery facilities. Listed on Euronext Brussels (UMI), over 11,000 employees, 31 countries, 3+ bln EUR revenue.
Production technology — minting from the "Finesse" series
Gold refined to 999.9/1000 is cast into strip, rolled, cut and struck under high pressure. Obverse: Umicore logo, "999.9", nominal weight, individual serial number. The finished bar is hermetically sealed in a CertiCard — credit-card-format plastic card with the manufacturer's certificate.
Denominations and weights in the Umicore range
Denominations from 1 g to 100 g plus 1 oz (31.1 g). At GoldInvest24: 1 g, 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 50 g, 1 oz, 100 g. The 20 g denomination sits between popular retail formats (5-10 g) and larger denominations where the premium approaches its minimum (50-100 g). Two 20 g bars (40 g) exceed one troy ounce — flexible for building and partially liquidating a reserve.
What to look for when buying a 20 g Umicore bar
CertiCard integrity; fineness and weight — 20.00 g / 999.9; LBMA accreditation; comparison with 1 oz — 20 g requires approx. two-thirds the outlay at a comparable premium.
Why GoldInvest24
GoldInvest24 is an authorised dealer with direct access to Umicore, Argor-Heraeus, Valcambi and PAMP. Every shipment is fully insured and dispatched in discreet packaging. Up-to-date precious metals prices, gold bars, gold coins and silver bars.
Comparison of Umicore minted gold bars
| Denomination |
Dimensions (approx.) |
Packaging |
Serial number |
Premium vs spot |
| 5 g |
23 × 14 × 0.7 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
High |
| 10 g |
31 × 18 × 1.0 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Medium |
| 20 g |
31 × 18 × 1.7 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Moderate |
| 1 oz |
41 × 24 × 1.5 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Low |
| 100 g |
50 × 28 × 3.5 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Lowest |
Frequently asked questions — 20 g Umicore gold bar
What is the Umicore CertiCard?
A hermetically sealed credit-card-format package (approx. 86 × 54 mm) containing the gold bar and manufacturer's certificate — serial number, weight, fineness, Umicore logo.
How does 20 g compare to a troy ounce (1 oz)?
20 g equals approx. 0.643 troy ounces — roughly two-thirds the outlay of a 1 oz bar at a comparable premium. Two 20 g bars (40 g) exceed one troy ounce, providing flexibility for partial resale.
Does the 20 g Umicore bar have a serial number?
Yes — individual serial number stamped on the bar and repeated on the CertiCard.
Are Umicore gold bars VAT-exempt?
Yes — bullion gold from 995/1000 is VAT-exempt in the EU under Directive 2006/112/EC.
What sets Umicore apart?
Over 220 years of experience, specialisation in precious metals recycling. The Hoboken plant is one of the world's largest secondary recovery facilities.
How many 20 g bars make a troy ounce?
31.1035 g ÷ 20 g = approx. 1.56 bars. In practice: 1 × 20 g + 1 × 10 g = 30 g, remaining 1.1035 g.
How should a 20 g Umicore bar be stored?
Keep in the original CertiCard in a dry, dark place at stable temperature. Do not open the CertiCard.
