The Metalor 250g Gold Bar contains 250g 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 250g 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 assay packaging showing its weight, fineness and serial number, so its provenance can be checked at a glance.

Storage and insurance

Once a holding reaches this size, storage is worth thinking about properly: a rated safe, a bank deposit box or professional vaulting. Check whether your home insurance covers precious metals, as many policies cap the amount or exclude them.

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 250g Gold Bar specifications

Why buy a Metalor 250g Gold Bar?

At 250g the bar is aimed at buyers placing a serious allocation into gold, with a premium well below the small-bar sizes.

It concentrates a lot of value into one unit, which keeps storage simple, though it means selling in one piece rather than in parts.

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

What are the drawbacks of a large bar?

You cannot sell part of it. If you may need to release smaller amounts, several smaller bars or coins give more flexibility.

Is the bar supplied with documentation?

Yes, with an assay card or certificate showing weight, fineness and serial number.