When shortages occur, other manufacturers rush into production to take advantage of the higher premiums that accompany shortages. For now, though, PAMP 10-oz gold bars dominate the 10-oz gold bar market. Other accepted hallmarks for gold bullion bars include Johnson Matthey, Engelhard, Metalor, Umicore and the prestigious Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). Credit Suisse gold bullion bars do not carry the Lady Fortuna design, but, of course, do carry the prestigious Credit Suisse hallmark. However, Credit Suisse gold bullion bars are produced by PAMP, which means buyers get essentially the same bars whether they buy gold bullion bars that are either PAMP or Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse gold bullion barsĪlthough PAMP gold bars currently dominate the gold bullion bar market, new Credit Suisse gold bullion bars are sometimes available, both 10-oz. Investors buying less than one hundred ounces may want to buy 1-oz gold bars or 1-oz bullion coins, both of which will offer greater flexibility when it comes time to liquidate and raise a little cash. Ten-ounce gold bars are often bought by investors buying several hundred ounces.

The smaller gold bullion bars, such as 1-gram and 20-gram bars are marketed through the jewelry industry at huge premiums and are not recommended for gold bullion investors. PAMP, the prestigious Swiss precious metals refinery, produces all four sizes.Īlthough PAMP manufactures a myriad of gold bullion bars, only these four sizes are readily available in the United States. Presently, there are four sizes of gold bullion bars readily available: kilo gold bullion bars (1,000 grams/32.15 oz.), 10-oz gold bullion bars, 1-oz gold bullion bars and 100-oz gram gold bullion bars. Ten ounce gold bullion bars also are easy to stack and store. Ten-ounce gold bullion bars carry premiums significantly lower than premiums on popular gold bullion coins and 1-oz gold bullion bars. Gold bullion bars offer gold investors low premiums and high liquidity.

Credit suisse gold bar sizes