Suisse Gold Bars
‘Swiss’ or ‘Suisse’ gold bars are famous worldwide. Since their introduction over 40 years ago, they have become and remain today an excellent vehicle for private individuals to invest in gold and profit from the current gold bull market. For the private gold investor, these minted Suisse gold bars are an excellent way to invest in gold and reap the rewards of what many commentators believe will be one of the greatest bull markets of this decade. Click the following link to find out more about how to buy Suisse gold from authentic bullion dealers.
‘Good Delivery’ Gold Bars
Decades before South Africa began issuing its famous Krugerrand gold coins, Suisse gold bars were being recognized by the London Bullion Market Association as top quality minted bullion that were acceptable for international trade and investment. The LBMA ‘Good Delivery’ list comprises of gold refiners whose gold bars are of exceptional quality and trust-worthiness making inclusion on this list the goal of every bullion refiner in the world.
Given the importance of being accredited by the LBMA it is indeed remarkable that Switzerland is home to 5 such refineries. The minted gold bars produced at the refineries listed below are highly regarded and liquid forms of gold bullion. The top 2 Swiss banks also use these refineries to issue their fully backed gold bars, namely Credit Suisse and UBS.
Valcambi Suisse Gold Bars
Based in Balerna, the world famous Valcambi refinery has been listed on the LBMA ‘Good Delivery List’ since 1968. Valcambi Suisse gold bars and the famous Credit Suisse gold bars are minted here. The assayer’s logo ‘CHI’ in a circle and text ‘Essayeur Fondeur’ authenticates every bar.
Metalor Suisse Gold Bars
Listed by the LBMA since 1934 and situated in Marin, Switzerland, ‘Metalor Technologies’ is understood to be one of the first refineries in the world to be accredited. The assayer’s logo is ‘MP’ in a triangle followed by the text ‘Essayeur Fondeur’.
Argor-Heraeus Suisse Gold Bars
Based in Mendrisio in the southern Swiss canton of Ticino, this refinery has been LBMA listed since 1961. In addition to its own brand gold bars, Argor-Heraeus also manufactures UBS gold bars on behalf of UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank. The assayer’s mark is ‘AH’ in a circle with the words ‘Melter Assayer’ or ‘Argor-Heraeus’.
Cendres & Metaux Suisse Gold Bars
Located in Biel-Bienne, this refinery has been listed since 1981. Cendres & Metaux are primarily providers of refined gold for the medical, dental and jewelry industries. Their bars are stamped with the words ‘CM’ in a circle followed by ‘CH Bienne’ or ‘Essayeur Fondeur’.
PAMP Suisse Gold Bars
Situated in Castel Saint Pietro and listed by the LBMA since 1987, PAMP Suisse gold bars made by ‘Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux’ are one of the most highly recognized and sought-after Suisse gold bars. It has distinguished itself by imprinting decorative motifs onto its gold bars. Each bar is stamped with the insignia ‘PAMP Essayeur Fondeur’.
