{"product_id":"products-5g-argor-heraeus-gold-bar","title":"5g Argor-Heraeus Gold Bar – 999.9 Fine Gold – Pre-Owned","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer \/ Refiner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Argor-Heraeus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/understanding-gold-purity\"\u003e999.9 fine gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFineness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sealed assay \/ blister card\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Refining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minted investment gold bar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVAT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Investment gold is generally VAT exempt in the UK, subject to HMRC rules\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvest in physical gold with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/5g-gold-bars\"\u003e5g Argor-Heraeus Gold Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/understanding-gold-purity\"\u003e999.9 fine gold (24 carat)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and supplied sealed within its original protective assay packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgor-Heraeus is a well-established Swiss precious metals refiner, producing investment-grade gold bars for the international bullion market. This compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/5g-gold-bars\"\u003e5 gram gold bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides an accessible way to own physical investment gold without purchasing a larger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-bars\"\u003e1oz gold bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe assay card confirms the bar's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5g weight and 999.9 gold fineness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the sealed blister packaging helps protect the bar during handling and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the packaging and bar may display signs consistent with previous ownership or storage. The gold content and weight remain the important factors determining its intrinsic bullion value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to purchase from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e888 Bullion in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eHatton Garden, London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with UK delivery available. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-bars\"\u003egold bar collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy a 5g Gold Bar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/5g-gold-bars\"\u003e5 gram gold bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a smaller entry point into physical gold compared with larger bullion bars. Its compact size also makes it easier for investors who want to build their holdings gradually or maintain flexibility by owning several smaller bars rather than one larger piece. Compare options in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gold-bars-by-size-which-should-you-buy\"\u003egold bars by size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold bars are typically valued primarily according to their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine gold content and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/todays-prices\"\u003eprevailing gold spot price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the applicable dealer premium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Argor-Heraeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgor-Heraeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Swiss precious metals refiner with a long history in the refining and production of investment precious metals. Its gold bars are recognised within the international bullion market and are produced in a range of weights for private and institutional investors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe assay packaging accompanying this bar identifies its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e999.9 fineness and 5g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a 5g Gold Bar a Good Investment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 5g gold bar provides direct ownership of physical gold in a relatively small denomination. Investors commonly buy physical gold as a long-term store of value, portfolio diversifier or way of holding wealth outside traditional financial assets. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-invest-in-gold-for-beginners-in-the-uk\"\u003ebeginner's guide to investing in gold\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe value of a 5g bar will fluctuate with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/todays-prices\"\u003elive gold price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exchange rates and market premiums, so its future value is not guaranteed. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/where-to-store-gold-and-silver-in-the-uk-2026-guide\"\u003estoring gold and silver in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Gold from 888 Bullion?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e888 Bullion is a family-run precious metals business based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eHatton Garden, London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with over 40 years' experience in the jewellery and precious metals trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe buy and sell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-bars\"\u003egold bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-coins\"\u003egold coins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-bars\"\u003esilver bullion\u003c\/a\u003e and precious metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with transparent pricing linked to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/todays-prices\"\u003eprecious metals market\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/buy-gold-silver\"\u003ebuy online\u003c\/a\u003e for UK delivery or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003evisit us in Hatton Garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much gold is in this Argor-Heraeus bar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bar contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 grams of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/understanding-gold-purity\"\u003e999.9 fine gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to 24 carat investment gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a real gold bar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sold as a genuine Argor-Heraeus 5g gold bar. Its assay packaging states the weight and 999.9 fineness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a 5g gold bar VAT free in the UK?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualifying investment gold is generally exempt from VAT in the UK. This is different from most investment silver, which is normally subject to VAT unless a particular scheme applies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I sell the gold bar back later?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sell-gold-silver\"\u003e888 Bullion buys gold bars and other investment gold\u003c\/a\u003e, with valuations based on factors including weight, purity and the prevailing gold price at the time of sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I collect this gold bar in London?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject to stock and collection arrangements, customers can purchase from 888 Bullion in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eHatton Garden, London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argor-Heraeus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54924590678354,"sku":"ARGOR-5G-9999-PO","price":533.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/6517\/1538\/files\/5g_Argor-Heraeus_999.9_fine_gold_bar_in_sealed_assay_card_888_Bullion.png?v=1790941176","url":"https:\/\/888bullion.co.uk\/products\/products-5g-argor-heraeus-gold-bar","provider":"888 Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}