| Coin | Gold Ounce Bar - Argor Heraeus (AH on back) |
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In Switzerland, apart from the government-owned Swissmint, there are also some private mints producing bullion which is not legal tender and is targeted at investors and not at coin collectors, such as this one-ounce gold piece.
This one-ounce gold bar is part of a large range of bullion products by Argor-Heraeus.
Gold bars have been used for thousands of years as a store of wealth. Though gold bullion coins introduced in the 20th century have continued to grow in popularity with investors as a means of private gold ownership, gold bars remain a go-to for nations, banks, and individuals when it comes to storing wealth. |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse features the logo of the company, the letters AH (for Argor-Heraeus) in a circle, repeated multiple times diagonally. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse features the logo of the manufacturer: AH in a circle (for Argor Heraeus), surrounded by the inscription · ARGOR HERAEUS SA ·.
Below that, Switzerland, below which on three lines the precious metal content: 1 ounce Fine Gold 999,9.
Below that, the rectangular logo of the manufacturer: AH in a circle and the inscription on two lines MELTER ASSAYER.
Near the rim below, the unique serial number of the bar. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
AH · ARGOR HERAEUS SA · Switzerland 1 ounce Fine Gold 999,9 |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Gold content (troy oz): 1.000.
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in serialised assay card, with unique number matching the number on the bar.
Note: we do not actually know when bars with this design (specifically, the repeated logo on the obverse) started being made, or when they were superseded by those with a blank back; the dates of 2015 - 2021 we have put in the description are arbitrary. Authoritative information about this would be highly appreciated. |
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