Platinum Five Grams Bar - Valcambi, Coin from Switzerland

Coin	Platinum Five Grams Bar - Valcambi

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 5g platinum piece.

This five-gram platinum bar is part of a large range of bullion products by Valcambi.

Compared to other precious metals like gold and silver, platinum is significantly scarcer, which contributes to its higher value in the market. Its rarity and unique physical properties, such as its resistance to corrosion and high melting point, make platinum highly sought after in various industries, including automotive, jewelry, electronics, and chemical manufacturing.

Mint	Valcambi	Mint Mark	Valcambi Suisse	Mintage	unknown

Obverse

The obverse features the name of the company written on two lines along the long side: Valcambi Suisse.

The background has a geometric pattern of rippling waves extending from a square which is the company logo.

Obverse Inscription	Valcambi Suisse

Reverse

The reverse features the logo of Valcambi on top.

On three lines below (right-aligned), the precious metal content: 5 g platinum 999,5.

Below that, the assay mark of the company: CHI ESSAYEUR FONDEUR.

Near the rim below is engraved the unique serial number of each bar.

Reverse Inscription	5 g platinum 999,5 CHI ESSAYEUR FONDEUR [serial number]

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

Notes

Platinum content (troy oz): 0.1607.
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in assay blister card, with serial number matching the number on the bar.

Note: we do not actually know when these bars started being made; the date of 2020 we have put in the description is arbitrary. Authoritative information about this would be highly appreciated.

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All (2) coins of type: Platinum Five Grams (5 g), Private Bullion

Coin Name	Mintage	Legend
Platinum Five Grams Bar - Argor Heraeus	unknown	AH
Platinum Five Grams Bar - Valcambi	unknown	Valcambi Suisse

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Platinum Five Grams Bar - Valcambi: Details

Country	Switzerland
Coin Type	Platinum Five Grams (5 g), Private Bullion
Issued	2020 - present
Mintage	unknown
Material	0.9995 Platinum
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Bar
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	14 x 23.3 mm
Thickness	0.720 mm
Mass	5.0000 g
OCC ID	GAVP-EXAC-JYVY-OMDY