Suisse Gold

Essayeur Fondeur

Two words that are found on most swiss gold bars that are a constant source of interest for all non-French speakers. In fact the words also are a little tricky to understand even if you do speak French!

(Incidentally, in case you are wondering why French words are printed on swiss gold bars, it is because there is no ‘Swiss’ language. Switzerland has in fact four national languages. These are French, German, Italian and Romansh!).

In direct translation, ‘essayeur fondeur’ means ‘assayer founder’. The real importance of these two words however is that they are the official stamp of the refinery that manufactured the bullion bars on which they appear.

Of the 5 world-class bullion refineries in Switzerland, four of them use the mark ‘Essayeur Fondeur’ on their bars. Only Argor-Heraeus bars differ in that they use the English words ‘Melter Assayer’ which is probably a better and more accurate translation for ‘essayeur fondeur’.

Along with the these words, the remaining four refineries also print a logo in order to differentiate themselves. The logos are as follows:

• Cendres & Métaux SA

Mark: CM Essayeur Fondeur in rectangle

• Metalor Technologies SA

Mark: Essayeur Fondeur with MP in triangle

• PAMP SA

Mark: Essayeur Fondeur in rectangle with PAMP logo

• Valcambi SA

Mark: Rectangle enclosing CHI in a circle and Essayeur Fondeur

Thus all gold, silver and any other precious metals products manufactured by these refineries will feature the words ‘Essayeur Fondeur’ clearly printed on them.

It is worth pointing out that Credit Suisse gold bars are printed with the assaying mark of Valcambi as that is their place of manufacture.

Accredited as ‘Good Delivery’ bullion by the Swiss National Bank, PAMP Suisse gold bars have been traded on world investment markets since 1979 and are one of the most popular ways to buy Suisse gold bars.

PAMP Suisse fine gold bars are an excellent choice for the gold investor as they are one of the most cost effective, liquid, trusted and popular ways to own gold.

PAMP in fact controls more than half of the world market for gold bullion bars weighing less than 50-grams. Bars are available in the following convenient sizes making entry to the gold bullion market easy for small investors:

• 1g PAMP Suisse gold bar
• 2.5g PAMP Suisse gold bar
• 5g PAMP Suisse gold bar
• 10g PAMP Suisse gold bar
• 1oz PAMP Suisse gold bar
• 50g PAMP Suisse gold bar

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These 24-Karat gold bars are minted to full 99.99% purity (999,9 fineness), and like most gold bars, carry one of the lowest premiums on bullion.

In other words, when buying PAMP Suisse gold bars you get more gold for your dollar than with other forms of bullion making them a perfect investment vehicle for those who wish to buy gold for the sake of gold as opposed to numismatic and ‘collector’ value.

Made In Switzerland

Manufactured by Produits Artistiques de Métaux Précieux at the Castel Saint Pietro refinery in Switzerland since its establishment in 1977, the quality and exacting standards to which each PAMP Suisse bar is produced has firmly established its reputation as one of the world’s premier gold refiners and an instantly recognizable and respected worldwide brand.

Outstanding Craftsmanship

PAMP Suisse gold bullion bars stand out from all other gold bars. Their bars are crafted with the highest quality artistic designs unmatched on any other gold bar product. Motifs range from mythological and astrological themes to religious icons, and from historic monuments to botanical renderings. The most famous of their designs is the exquisite ‘Lady Fortuna’ which has quickly become the calling card of PAMP.

They are highly liquid gold investments that are easy to buy and sell. Available in 1oz and other weight denominations, each bar has its weight, purity, content and unique serial number stamped on it guaranteeing its authenticity.

Since 1987 PAMP Suisse gold bars have been on the ‘Good Delivery’ list of the London Bullion Market Association. Historically this meant that members of the LBMA would accept these bars without question in settlement against transactions conducted between each other and with other acceptable counterparts. Today, listing on the the LBMA Good Delivery List is widely recognised as representing the de facto standard for the quality of gold and silver bars.

Are you ready to profit from the greatest gold bull market of modern times.

The ongoing bull market is set to rival that of the 1970’s which saw gold prices rise 10-fold.

If you think you have missed the boat…..Think again.

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Credit Suisse Gold Bars

Credit Suisse gold bullion bars rank amongst the most popular, convenient and manageable ways for private individuals to hold and invest in gold bullion. Backed by the Credit Suisse Bank of Switzerland, these Suisse gold bars have been a favorite amongst investors for decades and are available in weights and sizes that make them easy to transport and sell back to the market. Recognized by bullion dealers worldwide, buying and selling Credit Suisse gold bars is executed readily and with minimal fuss.

Credit Suisse gold bars are an excellent choice for the gold investor. They are one of the most cost effective, liquid, trusted and popular ways to own gold and are available in popular sizes such as:

• 1g Credit Suisse gold bar
• 5g Credit Suisse gold bar
• 10g Credit Suisse gold bar
• 100g Credit Suisse gold bar
• 1oz Credit Suisse gold bar
• 10oz Credit Suisse gold bar

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The brand instantly assures the buyer and seller of quality, authenticity and liquidity.

Made In Switzerland

Manufactured in Switzerland at Valcambi, a world famous refinery that has been on the ‘Good Delivery List’ of the London Bullion Market Association since 1968, they are struck from pure 24 karat gold. Each Credit Suisse gold bar is stamped with its purity, weight, unique serial number and the refiner’s insignia.

In addition to its credentials, they are popular with investors as they carry one of the lowest premiums on gold bullion. Premium is the price above the market value of the gold bullion that represents refining, manufacture and delivery costs.

A 1oz Credit Suisse gold bar will cost you less to purchase than a 1oz gold bullion coin.

Credit Suisse gold bars therefore represent an excellent vehicle to invest in the gold bull market that has seen the gold price rise from $250/oz in 2001 to a peak of $1500/oz in the Spring of 2011, with many commentators believing that higher prices in gold are to still to come!

Are you ready to profit from the greatest gold bull market of modern times.

The ongoing bull market is set to rival that of the 1970’s which saw gold prices rise 10-fold.

If you think you have missed the boat…..Think again.

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Fine Suisse Gold Bars

Pick up any suisse gold bar and after the initial pulse of excitement that everyone feels when they handle bullion, you will find the words ‘Fine Gold’ embossed on the soft metal’s surface.

The most popular fine Suisse gold bars are:

Credit Suisse Gold Bars		PAMP Suisse Gold Bars

These fine gold bars come in a variety of sizes as follows:

• 1g Suisse fine gold bars
• 5g Suisse fine gold bars
• 10g Suisse fine gold bars
• 100g Suisse fine gold bars
• 1oz Suisse fine gold bars
• 10oz Suisse fine gold bars

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Millesimal Fineness

‘Fine Gold’ a reference to the bullion’s purity as measured on the millesimal fineness scale which measures purity as parts per thousand.

Whereas karat is often used to describe the purity of precious metals by the general public, it is not sufficient when measuring highly pure bullion. 24 karat gold is in fact anything over 99.90% pure.

On the millesimal fineness scale, 99.90% calculates to 999 parts out of a thousand and is also referred to as ‘Three Nines’ fine.

Fine Suisse gold bars on the other hand are marked ’999,9′ which indicates a fineness of 99.99%, also known as ‘Four Nines’ fine and an extremely high purity content.

For the sake of completion, ‘One Nine’ fine equates to a fineness of 9000 which is less pure than 22 karat gold and ‘Two Nines’ fine equates to a fineness of 9900.

When it comes to these minted fine suisse gold bars, the reference to fineness is largely redundant as the vast majority of such suisse gold bullion bars are minted to only the highest quality of 999,9 fineness.

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Buy PAMP Suisse Gold Bars

Buying PAMP Suisse gold bars may well be one of the best investments you can make this year and with the advent of the internet, buying them has never been easier.

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The following table lists the prices of 1oz suisse gold bars on a selection of reputable bullion dealers as of July 2011. The data gives an idea on the mark-up that each dealer charges.

e.g SPOT PRICE July 2011	$1500
	$1537
	$1529
	$1525
	$1560

Points To Note About Buying PAMP Suisse Gold Bars

GoldEagleCoin.com has the most competitive prices and stock a wide range of bars including:

• 5g PAMP Suisse gold bars
• 100g PAMP Suisse gold bars
• 1 ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars
• 10 ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars

Should you choose to buy PAMP Suisse gold bars from GoldSilver.com, there is a minimum purchase of 10 bars. Further discounts are available for bigger purchases.

SuisseGold.ch may be the best priced but a shipping charge from Switzerland will be incurred unless your order is worth more than 10,000 CHF (approx. $12000).

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Buy Credit Suisse Gold Bars

Buying Credit Suisse gold bars may well be one of the best investments you can make this year and with the advent of the internet, buying them has never been easier.

Buy Credit Suisse Gold Bars Online Here

The following table lists the prices of 1oz suisse gold bars on a selection of reputable bullion dealers as of July 2011. The data gives an idea on the mark-up that each dealer charges.

e.g SPOT PRICE July 2011	$1500
	$1537
	$1529
	$1525
	$1560

Points To Note About Buying Credit Suisse Gold Bars

Even though GoldEagleCoin.com has competitive prices, you many not be able to buy Credit Suisse gold bars from them as they generally stock more PAMP Suisse bars.

Should you choose to buy Credit Suisse gold bars from GoldSilver.com, there is a minimum purchase of 10 bars. Further discounts are available for bigger purchases.

SuisseGold.ch may be the best priced but a shipping charge from Switzerland will be incurred unless your order is worth more than 10,000 CHF (approx. $12000).

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10 Ounce Credit Suisse Gold Bar

The 10oz Credit Suisse gold bar is a rectangular shaped 24 karat gold bullion bar that is produced in Switzerland at the world famous Valcambi refinery.

Backed by the Credit Suisse bank of Switzerland, the quality, authenticity and craftsmanship of this Suisse gold bullion bar is second to none as recognised by bullion exchanges around the world including the all-important London Bullion Market Association. Click here to read more »

1 Ounce PAMP Suisse Gold Bar

The 1 oz PAMP Suisse gold bar is a rectangular shaped 24 karat gold bullion bar that is produced in Switzerland at the PAMP refinery in Castel San Pietro.

Backed by the Swiss National bank, the quality, authenticity and craftsmanship of this Suisse gold bullion bar is second to none as accredited by bullion exchanges around the world including the all-important London Bullion Market Association. Click here to read more »

1 Ounce Credit Suisse Gold Bar

The 1oz Credit Suisse gold bar is a rectangular shaped 24 karat gold bullion bar that has been produced at the Valcambi refinery in Switzerland for more than 40 years.

Backed by the world famous Credit Suisse bank of Switzerland, the quality, authenticity and craftsmanship of this Suisse gold bar is second to none as accredited by bullion exchanges around the world including the all-important London Bullion Market Association.

Credit Suisse gold bars are trusted and recognized worldwide and play a fundamental role in the minted gold bar bullion market. It is a minted gold bar meaning that it is made primarily for investment purposes as opposed to cast bars that serve a fabrication purpose as well.

Identifying 1oz Credit Suisse Gold Bars

Each 1oz Credit Suisse gold bar is stamped with five important pieces of information:

1. The trademark logo of ‘Credit Suisse’.
2. The words ‘Fine Gold’ denoting its bullion content and weight in Troy Ounces (1 Troy Ounce = 31.103 grams). The Troy Ounce which is used for precious metals should not be confused with the usual ‘Averdupois’ ounce (used in the kitchen!) which equals 28.350 grams.
3. The numbers ‘999,9’ which denotes the bars purity in millesimal fineness. This means 999.9 parts gold out of a thousand i.e. 99.99% pure gold (anything above 99.90% is 24 karat gold).
4. The logo of Valcambi, the assaying refinery – ‘CHI Essayeur Fondeur’
5. A unique serial number by which a bars authenticity can be traced.

Why 1 oz Credit Suisse Gold Bars Are Popular

1 ounce gold bars in particular are popular with investors as their weight ties up with the spot price of gold which is quoted in ounces. This makes it easy to calculate the value of one’s gold holdings. For example, if you own five 1 ounce gold bars and the spot price of gold is $1000, you immediately know that your investment is worth $5000.

1 oz Credit Suisse gold bars are popular with investors as they carry one of the lowest premiums on gold bullion.

Premium is the price above the market value of the gold bullion that represents refining, manufacture and delivery costs. A 1 oz Credit Suisse gold bar will cost you less to purchase than a 1 oz gold bullion coin. They therefore represent an excellent vehicle to invest in the gold bull market.

In addition, 1 ounce gold bars are small and conveniently sized thereby giving investors the flexibility to add to or reduce their holdings easily – slicing off an ounce of gold from a 100 gram bar is not really an option! For larger investors who, for example, do not wish to deal with fifty 1 oz bars, the 10 oz Credit Suisse gold bar is also available thus requiring a holding of only five bars.

Are you ready to profit from the greatest gold bull market of modern times.

The ongoing bull market is set to rival that of the 1970’s which saw gold prices rise 10-fold.

If you think you have missed the boat…..Think again.

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In summary, 1 oz Credit Suisse gold bars are an excellent choice for the gold investor. They are one of the most cost effective, liquid, trusted and popular ways to own gold.

Buying online is extremely convenient and safe. Click the following link to find out more about how to buy Credit Suisse gold bars from authentic bullion dealers.

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