The Metalor 1oz Gold Bar contains 1oz of 999.9 fine gold from Metalor, one of Switzerland’s longest-established refiners. It is VAT-exempt as investment gold in the UK.

About the Metalor 1oz Gold Bar

Founded in 1852 in Neuchâtel, Metalor refines and mints precious metals worldwide and has been part of the Japanese group Tanaka Kikinzoku since 2016. Its LBMA accreditation is the reason dealers accept its bars without hesitation.

This bar is supplied in a sealed assay card showing its weight, fineness and serial number, so its provenance can be checked at a glance.

Bar or coin at one ounce?

At one ounce you have a real choice: a bar at a lower premium, or a Britannia or Sovereign that is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. If you expect gains above the annual allowance, the coin’s tax treatment can outweigh the premium you save on a bar.

Assay packaging and serial numbers

Each bar carries its own serial number, matched to the assay card or certificate supplied with it. Check that the numbers agree when your order arrives, and store the two together.

Metalor 1oz Gold Bar specifications

Why buy a Metalor 1oz Gold Bar?

The 1oz bar matches the standard trading unit of the gold market, so its value is simple to follow against a price quoted per ounce.

Compared with a 1oz coin it carries a lower premium, though it gives up the Capital Gains Tax exemption that UK coins enjoy.

Why buy gold bars?

Gold bars can be a cost-efficient way to buy gold by weight. Because there is no design work or annual issue behind them, the premium over the metal price is lower than on coins, and it falls as the bar gets larger. Bars from LBMA-accredited refiners with an intact assay card and serial number are widely recognised by established bullion dealers. In the UK they are VAT-exempt as investment gold.

Frequently asked questions

Should I buy a 1oz bar or a 1oz Britannia?

The bar usually costs less. The Britannia is CGT-exempt for UK residents, which can be worth more than the premium saved if you expect a sizeable gain.

How much does the bar weigh in grams?

One troy ounce, 31.10g of 999.9 fine gold.