Gold bars
Gold bars
A gold bar is a refined piece of gold that has been cast or minted into a rectangular shape, commonly used for investment and storage. Typically composed of 99.5% to 99.99% pure gold, these bars come in various sizes, ranging from small 1-gram bars to lar
A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for a Gold Bar typically includes the following details:
1. Product Identification:
Product Name: Gold Bar
Serial Number: Unique identifier for traceability
Appearance: Rectangular, smooth surface, stamped with weight and purity
2. Gold Content:
Purity: Typically 99.5% (995 fineness) to 99.99% (999.9 fineness)
Weight: Specified in grams or troy ounces, e.g., 100 grams, 1 kilogram, or 400 troy ounces
3. Other Elements:
Trace Impurities: The CoA may list allowable trace elements like silver, copper, or other metals in ppm (parts per million)
4. Physical Properties:
Dimensions: Specific measurements of the bar (length, width, thickness)
Assay Mark: Stamp indicating purity and the assay office or refiner
5. Certifying Authority:
Issuer: Name and credentials of the assay office or refinery that certified the bar
Date of Issue: Date when the bar was assayed and certified
6. Security Features:
Holograms or other anticounterfeiting marks
This CoA ensures the gold bar meets stringent purity and weight standards, guaranteeing its value for investors and institutions.