5 g Platinum Bar | PAMP Fortuna

5 g Platinum Bar PAMP Fortuna

5 g Platinum Bar PAMP Fortuna is a fully valuable platinum bullion bar weighing 5 g, manufactured by the renowned refinery PAMP Suisse (Switzerland) from 999.5/1000 fine platinum - the highest bullion-grade platinum purity standard compliant with London Platinum & Palladium Market (LPPM) Good Delivery requirements. Each bar is individually packaged in a certified CertiPAMP/CertiCard blister with a serial number stamped directly on the bar that matches the number on the accompanying assay certificate confirming fineness and weight.

PAMP Suisse is one of the most recognised Swiss precious metals refineries, founded in 1977 in Castel San Pietro. The brand is known worldwide for its iconic Fortuna motif - the Roman goddess of fortune - on the reverse of its bars. PAMP is part of the MKS PAMP group and accredited by the London Platinum & Palladium Market (LPPM) Good Delivery for platinum. See also the full range of platinum bullion and palladium available at GoldInvest24.

Key product features

• highest 999.5/1000 platinum fineness - LPPM Good Delivery standard, required for professional precious metal trading;
• manufacturer PAMP Suisse (Switzerland, since 1977) - one of the most reputable precious metals refineries;
• mass: 5 g;
• platinum density 21.45 g/cm³ - significantly higher than gold (19.32) and almost twice as high as silver (10.49);
• platinum is about 30 times rarer than gold - annual mine output ~190 t vs ~3,100 t for gold (data: WPIC, World Gold Council);
• assay certificate with serial number included with every bar, number stamped directly on the reverse;
• VAT: standard rate applies — unlike gold bullion (exempt under Council Directive 2006/112/EC), platinum bullion is subject to standard VAT in the EU (e.g. 23% in Poland, 19% in Germany; differential taxation under § 25a UStG may apply for certain imports);
• high recognition and liquidity on the secondary market - bars from LPPM-accredited manufacturers are easily tradable across Europe;
• diversification of a precious metals portfolio - platinum has a different price profile from gold and silver (strong correlation with industrial demand, particularly the automotive sector - catalytic converters);
• discreet and secure storage - compact form, traceability via serial number, non-magnetic (simple authenticity test).

Authenticity certificate and traceability

Each bar is delivered in an original protective blister with assay certificate, which guarantees the metal's origin and confirms compliance of fineness and weight with the LPPM Good Delivery standard. The serial number stamped directly on the bar matches the number on the PAMP Suisse assay card and allows unambiguous product identification on the secondary market. Opening the blister does not invalidate the certificate, but we recommend keeping the bar in its original packaging for the maximum price on potential resale.

Why buy platinum?

Platinum is one of the rarest precious metals in the world and at the same time a critical industrial commodity used in automotive catalytic converters (Diesel engines, hydrogen fuel cells), electronics and jewellery. Annual global mine output is approximately 190 tonnes, making platinum about 30 times rarer than gold (data: World Platinum Investment Council, World Gold Council). This natural scarcity, combined with growing demand from hydrogen technologies, creates a unique market profile - distinct from classical monetary metals such as gold or silver.

Buyers building a diversified precious metals portfolio often add platinum as a complement to their gold and silver positions. See also gold bullion bars, silver bullion bars and current precious metals prices.

Technical specification

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Is 5 g Platinum Bar PAMP Fortuna an original LPPM bullion bar?

Yes. The bar comes directly from manufacturer PAMP Suisse SA (Switzerland, since 1977), accredited by the London Platinum & Palladium Market (LPPM) Good Delivery for platinum. Fineness 999.5/1000, mass 5 g and serial number are confirmed by an assay certificate included with every bar in a certified blister. GoldInvest24 sources its products exclusively from the authorised distribution channels of the manufacturers.

Why is platinum bullion 999.5 fineness and not 999.9 like gold or silver?

The LPPM Good Delivery standard for platinum bullion (Pt 1 grade) sets the minimum fineness at 999.5/1000 (i.e. 99.95% pure metal). This results from platinum's metallurgical specifics - achieving higher fineness while maintaining the plasticity required for rolling and minting bars is costly and not justified from a practical standpoint. All major platinum coins worldwide (Maple Leaf, American Eagle, Philharmonic, Kangaroo) also have 999.5 fineness, making it the de facto global standard for the platinum bullion market.

Is platinum bullion subject to VAT?

Yes. Unlike gold bullion (which is VAT-exempt under Council Directive 2006/112/EC), platinum bullion is subject to standard VAT throughout the European Union — typically 23% in Poland and 19% in Germany. The Council Directive 2006/112/EC exemption applies exclusively to gold; platinum and silver are subject to the full VAT rate. For certain imports or under specific dealer schemes, the German differential taxation under § 25a UStG may apply, taxing only the dealer margin. The displayed price already includes VAT and is the final retail price; a VAT invoice is issued with each order.

How does platinum differ from gold and silver as bullion?

Platinum has a fundamentally different market profile from gold or silver. First, it is about 30 times rarer than gold (annual mine output ~190 tonnes vs ~3,100 tonnes for gold). Second, around 40% of annual demand comes from the automotive sector (Diesel engine catalytic converters and hydrogen fuel cells) - which is why platinum prices respond strongly to industrial cycles and emission regulations. Third, platinum has historically traded both at a premium to gold (until 2014) and at a significant discount (after 2015, in connection with the Dieselgate scandal). This different profile makes platinum a valued component of precious metals portfolio diversification.

Can I sell the bar back to GoldInvest24?

Yes. GoldInvest24 operates an platinum bullion buyback at prices linked to the current London Platinum Fix (LPPM quotation, twice daily). The buyback price is influenced by fineness (999.5), weight, packaging condition (original blister with assay certificate), serial number matching the assay card, as well as the current market spread. Bars in undamaged blisters with legible assay cards achieve the highest resale prices - therefore we recommend keeping the product in its intact original form.

Order 5 g Platinum Bar PAMP Fortuna online with delivery in 1-3 business days - discreet packaging, insured courier shipment, personal collection possible by prior arrangement. GoldInvest24 is an authorised dealer of platinum bullion from LPPM Good Delivery accredited manufacturers, including PAMP Suisse SA. The price on the website is updated in line with the current London Platinum Fix.