50 g minted gold bar Umicore — fineness 999.9/1000, LBMA Good Delivery, CertiCard with serial number
50 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 50 g format is the first denomination in the Umicore series to exceed the troy ounce threshold (31.1035 g) — its weight corresponds to approximately 1.608 troy ounces. Dimensions of approximately 50 × 28 × 1.8 mm place this bar in the large minted-format segment, where the percentage premium over spot approaches the minimum achieved at 100 g. For buyers building bullion reserves in larger increments, 50 g combines a low markup with the convenience of storing and reselling units smaller than 100 g.
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 |
50 g (1.60754 troy oz) |
| Dimensions |
approx. 50 × 28 × 1.8 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 50 g minted gold bar from Umicore
The 50 g denomination marks the point where the percentage premium over spot approaches the level of the largest retail formats. At approximately 1.608 troy ounces, a single 50 g bar exceeds the classic ounce by over 60 %. For buyers who prefer large minted formats over cast bars, 50 g delivers virtually the same cost efficiency as 100 g — at half the per-unit outlay. The CertiCard with serial number eliminates the need for additional verification at resale.
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, focusing on materials technology, recycling and precious metals refining. The Hoboken plant (Antwerp) is one of the world's largest precious metals recovery facilities — processing over 200 material types in a closed loop. 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. At 50 g, the minting process requires higher press forces than formats below 20 g, resulting in deeper relief and sharper graphic detail.
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 50 g denomination sits in the upper portion of the series — above the classic troy ounce (31.1 g) and below the largest minted format (100 g). The premium differential versus 100 g is already minimal.
What to look for when buying a 50 g Umicore bar
CertiCard integrity; fineness and weight — 50.00 g / 999.9; LBMA accreditation; comparison with 100 g — 50 g requires half the outlay at virtually the same 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 |
| 10 g |
31 × 18 × 1.0 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Medium |
| 20 g |
31 × 18 × 1.7 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Moderate |
| 50 g |
50 × 28 × 1.8 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Low |
| 1 oz |
41 × 24 × 1.5 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Low |
| 100 g |
50 × 28 × 3.5 mm |
CertiCard |
Yes |
Lowest |
Frequently asked questions — 50 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.
Why 50 g instead of 1 oz or 100 g?
50 g (approx. 1.608 troy oz) exceeds the ounce by over 60 % in weight, with a premium close to the 100 g level — at half the outlay. Easier to resell than 100 g, more cost-efficient than two 20 g bars.
Does the 50 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 processes over 200 material types and is one of the world's largest secondary recovery facilities.
How many troy ounces does a 50 g bar contain?
50 g ÷ 31.1035 g = approx. 1.608 troy ounces — over one and a half ounces in a single bar.
How should a 50 g Umicore bar be stored?
Keep in the original CertiCard in a dry, dark place at stable temperature. Do not open the CertiCard.
