PAMP Suisse Fortuna 50g — Swiss gold bullion bar at 999.9 fineness with the Lady Fortuna motif
The 50g PAMP Suisse Fortuna bar is a rolled bar of fine gold at 999.9/1000 fineness, produced by PAMP Suisse SA in Castel San Pietro (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, operating since 1977). Dimensions of approximately 38 × 22 × 2.3 mm at 50 g position the bar within the mid-range bullion accumulation segment.
The obverse carries the Lady Fortuna motif designed by Erica Vogt in 1979, with the reverse showing the PAMP logo plus serial number, fineness and weight. The bar ships in CertiPAMP packaging (introduced 1996) with Veriscan technology (since 2024). PAMP Suisse has held LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986.
Technical specification
| Parameter |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
PAMP Suisse SA (Castel San Pietro, Ticino, since 1977) |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery (since 1986) |
| Weight |
50 g |
| Fineness |
999.9/1000 (.9999) |
| Dimensions |
approx. 38 × 22 × 2.3 mm |
| Form |
rolled rectangular |
| Obverse |
Lady Fortuna (Erica Vogt, 1979) |
| Reverse |
PAMP logo, serial number, fineness, weight |
| Security features |
CertiPAMP (since 1996) + Veriscan (since 2024) |
| Packaging |
CertiPAMP Card with certificate |
| Legal status |
LBMA Good Delivery, gold bullion |
Why this product?
- Wholesale-grade threshold: the 50g bar sits in the wholesale-grade segment with a premium below the threshold typical for retail weights.
- CertiPAMP plus Veriscan: two-layer certification packaging with a unique optical pattern readable via the PAMP Pay app since 2024.
- Lady Fortuna motif by Erica Vogt: a recognised PAMP design element since 1979, consistent across the entire bar family.
- PAMP Suisse on the LBMA list since 1986: one of four globally recognised Swiss refiners.
- Fineness 999.9: pure gold bullion without hardening alloy, Swiss refinery standard.
CertiPAMP technology, Veriscan and the history of Lady Fortuna by Erica Vogt
PAMP Suisse SA (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) has operated since 1977 in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland's Canton of Ticino. The company belongs to the MKS PAMP Group and ranks among the four Swiss-based gold refiners on the LBMA Good Delivery list (status since 1986). The other three are Argor-Heraeus, Valcambi and Metalor — all based in Switzerland, the country processing roughly 70% of the world's refined gold.
The Lady Fortuna motif by Erica Vogt from 1979 references the Roman goddess of fortune and luck in a neoclassical style. The figure is depicted with the cornucopia (horn of plenty) and scales — symbols of prosperity and the just distribution of fate. Erica Vogt designed this motif for PAMP in the company's first decade, and since then it has been used virtually unchanged across all gold bar weights in the PAMP Fortuna family.
CertiPAMP packaging, introduced in 1996, binds the bar with the certificate inside a blister that is difficult to reproduce without visible tampering. The CertiPAMP card contains a serial number matching the number on the bar, the assayer's signature and a hologram. Since 2024 PAMP has added Veriscan — a unique optical pattern on the bar surface itself, readable via the mobile PAMP Pay app and compared against the refinery's issuance database.
Veriscan operates on an optical fingerprint principle: each bar carries an individual surface micropattern that the app compares against the database, catching discrepancies that signal counterfeiting or manipulation. The process takes a few seconds and does not require opening the CertiPAMP packaging — it functions as the first verification layer in private transactions. Bars produced before 2024 carry no Veriscan pattern but retain full serial-number verifiability in the PAMP database.
The 50g bar has been in the PAMP portfolio for over 40 years. The introduction of CertiPAMP (1996) and Veriscan (2024) marks two key moments in the product's evolution, but the fundamental characteristics — pure 999.9 gold, rolled rectangular form, Lady Fortuna motif — have remained unchanged.
Formats and weights — comparison within the PAMP Fortuna series
PAMP Suisse offers Fortuna bars at 999.9 fineness in eleven standard weights, covering the range from 1 g to 1 kg. Each weight has defined proportions and portfolio application:
| Weight |
Dimensions (approx.) |
Typical premium (per gram) |
Segment |
| 1 g |
15 × 8 × 0.4 mm |
30-50% |
collector/gift |
| 5 g |
23 × 14 × 0.8 mm |
8-12% |
retail |
| 10 g |
27 × 16 × 1.0 mm |
4-7% |
retail |
| 20 g |
31 × 18 × 1.5 mm |
2.5-4% |
retail+ |
| 50 g |
38 × 22 × 2.3 mm |
1.5-2.5% |
wholesale-grade |
| 100 g |
52 × 28 × 2.8 mm |
1-1.8% |
wholesale |
| 1 oz |
40 × 23 × 1.7 mm |
2.5-4% |
retail+ (troy unit) |
The 50 g threshold is the point at which premium drops below 3% per gram of net gold and the bar enters what the industry calls the wholesale-grade segment. For retail portfolios with a budget of 5-15k EUR the 50g bar is a typical compromise between fragmentation (more flexibility for partial liquidation) and accumulation cost (lower premium per gram).
The 1 oz (31.1035 g) and 50 g bars are close to each other in weight, but 50 g has a lower per-gram premium and is more cost-efficient. Bars from 100 g upwards enter the wholesale segment with premium below 2% — a choice for more heavily capitalised portfolios in which partial liquidation is less frequent.
What to check when buying
Inspect the integrity of the CertiPAMP packaging — a damaged blister or torn trust film reduces resale value by 1-2% of the bar value. Many professional dealers require intact original packaging as a condition for buyback at the reference price.
Veriscan, available since 2024, does not replace a density test or weight check — it acts as a fast first-line filter, particularly useful in private transactions. Bars produced before 2024 carry no Veriscan pattern but retain CertiPAMP status and full serial-number verifiability in the PAMP database.
The serial number on the bar must match the number on the CertiPAMP packaging certificate — a mismatch or a missing certificate reduces value significantly, in extreme cases down to plain spot price without margin. Fineness 999.9 implies mechanical softness — avoid direct contact with the bar, especially after removal from CertiPAMP.
Why GoldInvest24?
- Manufacturer with LBMA accreditation: PAMP Suisse on the LBMA Good Delivery list since 1986.
- Full weight range: PAMP Fortuna in 1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g, 1 oz available in the catalogue.
- Language versions PL/DE/EN: product description, documentation and customer service in three languages.
- Access to current prices: Precious metals prices updated in real time.
- Full metal categories in one shop: gold bullion bars and gold bullion coins from a single account.
Comparison with other 50g LBMA bars
| Feature |
PAMP Fortuna 50g |
Argor-Heraeus KineBar 50g |
Valcambi CombiBar 50g |
Metalor 50g |
Heraeus 50g |
| Manufacturer |
PAMP Suisse |
Argor-Heraeus |
Valcambi |
Metalor |
Heraeus |
| Accreditation |
LBMA (since 1986) |
LBMA |
LBMA |
LBMA |
LBMA |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
999.9 |
999.9 |
999.9 |
999.9 |
| Motif |
Lady Fortuna (Erica Vogt 1979) |
KineBar hologram |
CombiBar (50×1g) |
Metalor logo |
Heraeus logo |
| Security |
CertiPAMP + Veriscan |
KineGram hologram |
perforation 50 × 1g |
serial number |
serial number |
| Form |
rolled |
rolled |
rolled breakable |
rolled |
rolled |
FAQ — PAMP Suisse Fortuna 50g
What is the PAMP Suisse Fortuna 50g?
A Swiss gold bullion bar containing 50 g of pure gold at 999.9/1000 fineness, rolled in rectangular form (approximately 38 × 22 × 2.3 mm) and produced by PAMP Suisse SA in Castel San Pietro (Ticino). The obverse carries the Lady Fortuna motif by Erica Vogt from 1979, the reverse the PAMP logo with an individual serial number. The bar is supplied in CertiPAMP packaging with a certificate and Veriscan technology (since 2024).
What are the technical parameters of this bar?
Weight 50 g, fineness 999.9/1000 (.9999) — pure gold without hardening alloy. Dimensions approximately 38 × 22 × 2.3 mm, rolled rectangular form. Each bar has an individual serial number matching the number on the CertiPAMP card. Bars produced since 2024 additionally have the Veriscan pattern, readable via the PAMP Pay app (iOS/Android).
Who designed the Lady Fortuna motif?
The Lady Fortuna motif by Erica Vogt from 1979 references the Roman goddess of fortune and luck in a neoclassical style. The figure is depicted with the cornucopia (horn of plenty) and scales — symbols of prosperity and the just distribution of fate. Erica Vogt designed this motif for PAMP in the company's first decade. Since 1979 the motif has remained virtually unchanged and is used across all weights in the PAMP Fortuna series.
How does the PAMP 50g bar differ from the Argor-Heraeus KineBar 50g?
Both bars are products of Swiss LBMA refiners with 999.9 fineness and 50 g weight. PAMP is distinguished by CertiPAMP packaging with Veriscan (since 2024) and the iconographic Lady Fortuna motif. Argor-Heraeus KineBar, by contrast, has a KineGram hologram integrated into the bar surface — a different approach to visual security. The choice between them is a matter of visual preference and market availability.
Who is the PAMP 50g bar for?
The 50 g bar suits retail buyers with budgets in the 5-15k EUR range looking for a compromise between fragmentation (more flexibility for partial liquidation) and accumulation cost (lower premium per gram). It is an effective wholesale-grade threshold for portfolios in which full ounce coins carry too high a premium and 100g and 1kg bars too high a unit threshold.
What is the legal status of the bar — LBMA, VAT?
PAMP Suisse has held LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1986. In Poland the bar meets the statutory criteria for VAT-exempt gold — as gold bullion at 999.9 fineness it satisfies the over-995 fineness criterion and is VAT-exempt under article 121 of the VAT Act. This applies across the EU. Bars are not legal tender — they do not hold CGT-free status in the UK or IRA-eligible status in the US (those statuses apply only to legal tender coins).
How to buy PAMP Fortuna 50g at GoldInvest24?
The product sits in the gold bullion bars category alongside other PAMP Fortuna weights (1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g, 1 oz) and bars from other LBMA refiners. Current gold prices are available in the precious metals prices section. Product description in PL, DE and EN language versions. The catalogue also offers gold bullion coins.
PAMP Fortuna 50g combines the 45-year tradition of Erica Vogt's Lady Fortuna motif with the modern CertiPAMP (1996) and Veriscan (2024) technologies and remains the benchmark Swiss wholesale-grade bar in the 50g segment.