500 g Minted Gold Bar | Valcambi

500 g Valcambi Minted Gold Bar — minted bar with mirror finish, very low premium per gram and full LBMA accreditation

500 g of 999.9/1000 fine gold (.9999) in a minted bar format from Valcambi SA — a Swiss refinery with LBMA Good Delivery accreditation since 1968. Each bar carries an individual serial number and is delivered with an assay card confirming weight, fineness and authenticity.

The minted bar is produced in a multi-stage process — from rolling a gold strip to a precisely controlled thickness, through blanking, to striking in a hydraulic press. The result is a smooth, mirror-like surface with sharp edges and clearly defined producer markings. The 500 g minted is the second-largest in Valcambi's minted bar series — a weight that combines a very low premium per gram with a more moderate single outlay, while maintaining the mirror finish typical of minted bars.

Technical specification

Why this product?

• Mirror finish in a large format — the 500 g minted bar combines multi-stage production precision with a smooth, polished finish. This weight offers a very low premium per gram while maintaining the mirror surface typical of minted bars — a balance between maximum value concentration (1 kg) and a more moderate single outlay.
• 999.9/1000 fineness (.9999) — identical purity standard to Valcambi's cast bars. The production technique does not affect fineness — both minted and cast bars contain the same amount of fine gold per gram.
• LBMA Good Delivery since 1968 — Valcambi meets the highest quality standards of the London Bullion Market Association regardless of production form.
• Very low premium per gram — the 500 g minted is the second-largest weight in Valcambi's minted bar range. Fixed production costs are spread across a large amount of metal — a lower premium per gram is available only in the 1 kg format.
• Individual serial number — stamped directly on the bar and confirmed on the assay card, ensuring full product traceability on the secondary market and at resale.

Valcambi SA — Swiss precious metals refinery

Valcambi SA has operated since 1961 from Balerna in Canton Ticino, southern Switzerland. The refinery processes the four main precious metals — gold, silver, platinum and palladium — with an annual capacity exceeding 2,000 tonnes. It ranks among the world's largest and most recognised precious metals processors, serving central banks, state mints and global bullion dealers.

Valcambi obtained LBMA Good Delivery accreditation for gold in 1968. The refinery holds accreditations for all four main precious metals — one of the few worldwide with the complete set. The Balerna facility runs the entire production cycle — from refining through rolling, blanking and minting to final packaging.

Valcambi produces both minted bars with a smooth mirror surface and cast bars with a characteristic rough texture — both forms in identical 999.9/1000 fineness. The refinery operates responsible sourcing programmes in accordance with OECD Due Diligence and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance standards, with regular independent audits ensuring full supply chain traceability.

Minting technology — minted bar vs. cast bar

The minted bar is produced in a multi-stage industrial process. Gold of 999.9/1000 fineness is rolled into a strip of precisely controlled thickness, from which blanks matching the target weight dimensions are cut. The blanks are struck in a hydraulic press under high pressure — the producer logo, weight, fineness and individual serial number are pressed into the surface.

Unlike cast bars, which are produced by pouring molten gold into a graphite mould and retain a natural, matte surface texture, minted bars have a smooth, mirror-like surface with sharp edges. Each minted bar is visually uniform — identical dimensions, identical thickness, identical marking pattern.

The minting technique requires greater technological input than casting — the rolling, blanking and striking process involves more production stages. Minted bars therefore typically carry a slightly higher premium than cast bars of the same weight, but offer the polished finish preferred by some buyers.

Minting a 500-gram bar is one of the more demanding processes in the minted bar series. Blanking and striking a 500 g piece measuring 55 × 90 mm requires significant hydraulic press tonnage and precise pressure control to ensure an even distribution of markings across the full surface. The result is a large minted bar with a perfectly smooth, mirror-like surface — a format in which the full precision of the striking is visible across the wide bar field, with all producer markings reproduced with the sharpness and symmetry typical of the finest minted bars.

Formats and weights — Valcambi minted gold bars

Valcambi SA produces minted gold bars in a wide range of weights: from 0.5 g to 1 kg, including metric (1 g, 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg) and troy ounce (1/2 oz, 1 oz) denominations. The minted bar series complements the cast bar range and the CombiBar format.

The 500 g format is the second-to-last in the series — the weight at which the premium per gram is very low and the single outlay remains half that of the 1 kg format. This is the optimal choice for buyers who prioritise a low premium and mirror finish but prefer not to commit the maximum amount to a single bar. A lower premium per gram among minted bars is available only in the 1 kg format.

A full overview of available weights can be found in the gold bullion bars category. Current precious metals prices at precious metals prices.

What to consider before buying?

Before purchasing, check the current gold price and compare the product price with the spot price. The premium over spot for the 500 g minted is very low — a lower premium in the minted bar series is available only in the 1 kg format. The premium is slightly higher than for a cast bar of the same weight, but the buyer gains the mirror finish and uniform surface aesthetics.

The smooth, mirror-like surface is a characteristic feature of the minting process. In the 500 g format, the full precision of the striking is evident — all markings (Valcambi logo, weight, fineness, serial number) are pressed clearly and symmetrically across the bar surface. For resale, what matters is the individual serial number, assay card and producer reputation (Valcambi, LBMA Good Delivery).

Why GoldInvest24?

• Producers with LBMA Good Delivery accreditation — Valcambi, PAMP, Argor-Heraeus, Heraeus, Umicore and other world-renowned refineries.
• Wide range of weights and forms — minted, cast and CombiBar bars from 0.5 g to 1 kg in gold, plus silver bars and bullion coins.
• Three language versions of the shop — PL, DE, EN — with complete product descriptions.
• Live precious metals prices — gold, silver, platinum and palladium in real time.
• Insured shipping and discreet packaging with every order.

Comparison table — Valcambi minted gold bars (large formats)

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a minted bar and a cast bar?

A minted bar is cut from a gold strip and struck in a press, producing a smooth, mirror-like surface with sharp edges — each piece looks identical. A cast bar is produced by pouring molten gold into a mould, giving it a matte, slightly rough surface — each piece is visually unique. Both forms contain identical 999.9/1000 gold per gram and are fully tradable on the bullion market.

What is the fineness of the 500 g Valcambi minted gold bar?

The bar is made of 999.9/1000 fine gold (.9999) — the highest purity standard in bullion bars, identical across all Valcambi weights and production forms.

What are the dimensions of the 500 g Valcambi minted gold bar?

The bar measures approx. 55 × 90 × 5 mm. Thanks to the minting process, dimensions are repeatable between pieces — one of the features that distinguishes minted bars from cast bars.

Why does the 500 g bar have a lower premium than the 250 g bar?

Fixed costs of production, packaging and handling are spread across a larger amount of metal — 500 g of fine gold instead of 250 g. The larger the weight, the smaller the share of fixed costs in the final price. The 500 g format is the second-to-last weight in Valcambi's minted bar series — a lower premium per gram is available only in the 1 kg format.

What weights are available for Valcambi minted gold bars?

Valcambi SA produces minted gold bars from 0.5 g to 1 kg in metric and troy ounce weights. The 500 g format is the second-to-last weight — a very low premium per gram with a more moderate single outlay. All weights have identical fineness of 999.9/1000 (.9999).

Is the 500 g minted gold bar VAT-exempt?

Yes. Gold bullion in bar form meeting the conditions of EU Directive 98/80/EC is exempt from value added tax — regardless of whether the bar is minted or cast.

How do I buy the 500 g Valcambi minted gold bar from GoldInvest24?

Simply add the product to your basket and complete the order. Before purchasing, check the current gold price and compare the premium with other weights in the gold bullion bars category.