2g Argor-Heraeus Gold Bar
In stock
285,51 $ exc. VAT
Gold Bars - Weight - 2 g
Investment gold bars are the most direct form of physical investment gold – no face value, just the metal itself in verified form. Some bars have a plain surface showing only the maker, weight and fineness, others carry a design, a guilloche pattern or the Kinebar hologram. At GOLDU you will find gold bars from 1 g up to 50 g, always with a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au and from refineries holding LBMA Good Delivery status – Argor-Heraeus, PAMP, Valcambi, Münze Österreich and The Royal Mint. Smaller weights are supplied sealed in the original protective blister with an assay certificate.
Why choose a gold bar?
A gold bar is the simplest way to hold physical gold – without the collector premium you usually pay on a coin for the striking and the design. For the same amount you therefore generally get more metal than in a coin.
The premium over the metal price is spread across the weight of the bar, which is why it is highest on small weights and falls as the weight rises. From the middle weights upward it levels off, so the largest bar is not automatically the best value – it pays to compare the price per gram directly on the individual products.
The protective blister with an assay certificate preserves the condition of the bar and confirms its basic data (manufacturer, weight, fineness), which makes later trading and any future sale easier.
2g Argor-Heraeus Kinebar Gold Bar
In stock
290,87 $ exc. VAT
What a gram costs by bar weight
The smaller the bar, the higher the premium per gram, because making and packing a small piece costs almost as much as a larger one. An indicative comparison of the price per gram for Argor-Heraeus bars against the 20g bar:
| Weight | Price per gram vs. 20 g |
|---|---|
| 1 g | ≈ +8 % |
| 2 g | ≈ +4 % |
| 5 g | ≈ +2 % |
| 10 g | ≈ +0.5 % |
| 20 g | baseline |
| 1 oz (31.1 g) | ≈ +1 % |
The ratios are based on goldu.cz prices on 24 September 2026 and change only a little, because the prices of all weights move together with the gold price. The price per gram does not always fall evenly with weight: 1 oz works out slightly dearer than 20 g. Why the price per gram differs is explained in Premium on gold: why the price per gram differs.
Refineries in our range
- Argor-Heraeus (Switzerland): a refinery from Mendrisio and one of the largest in the world. Besides standard bars it makes the Kinebar range with a hologram directly on the bar.
- PAMP (Switzerland): a refinery founded in 1977 in the canton of Ticino, known for the Lady Fortuna design and Veriscan authentication.
- Valcambi (Switzerland): a refinery founded in 1961 in Balerna. Its range includes Green Gold from verifiably responsible mining.
- Münze Österreich (Austria): the state mint in Vienna, known for the Wiener Philharmoniker, which also makes investment gold bars.
- The Royal Mint (United Kingdom): the official British mint in Llantrisant, Wales, which makes Britannia bars.
Fineness of 999.9/1000 and investment value are the same for all of them; the differences are mainly in design and security features. More about each maker is on the page Investment gold and silver refineries.
Gold bars or gold coins?
An alternative to bars are investment gold coins, with the same fineness and the same investment-gold status, plus a design and legal tender status. At lower weights a bar is cheaper per gram of metal, while for one-ounce products the price per gram almost evens out – why is explained in Premium on gold: why the price per gram differs. A detailed comparison with real prices is in the article Gold bar or gold coin?.
Investment gold as part of your portfolio
Physical investment gold has long been regarded as a store of value. It is not a third party's promise nor a purely electronic record – the investor holds specific physical metal. Gold bars and gold coins are usually combined in a portfolio: bars in the middle weights as the core of the reserve with the lowest premium, coins for diversification and easier international liquidity. The full range of investment gold is in the main category.
Why buy from GOLDU?
Unlike many other precious-metal shops, you will not find goods “to order” or “in stock at the supplier” here. What you see in the e-shop is physically in our vault and ready to ship.
- Everything in stock, dispatch by the next business day: all bars and coins on offer are in stock and we dispatch them no later than the next business day after payment is received. Details are in the Delivery and Payment Terms.
- Only new goods, nothing from buybacks: we sell exclusively new, uncirculated bars and coins in the maker’s original packaging. Gold we buy back is never resold.
- Packing under camera surveillance: every shipment is packed and handed to the carrier under constant camera recording, in discreet packaging with no indication of its contents.
- Prices updated every 3 minutes: we do not set prices by hand; the system recalculates them automatically from the current spot price and exchange rate.
- Buyback with prompt payment: we also buy back investment gold and, once the price is agreed, send the money promptly to your account. How the buyback works is explained on the page Gold buyback.
- Bars from LBMA Good Delivery refineries: we offer bars from reputable refineries on the LBMA Good Delivery list; an overview is on the page Investment gold and silver refineries.
The seller is Baumann Group a.s. (Company ID 22263284), operator of the GOLDU® brand, registered with the Czech Assay Office under number 15961. The registered office, which is also the place for personal collection and buyback, is at Vyskočilova 1481/4, 140 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic (BETA building – Brumlovka), always by prior appointment. Contact details are on the Contact page, and more about us on the page Why GOLDU.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better – a gold bar or a gold coin?
It depends on your goal. At lower weights a bar has the lower premium per gram, while a coin offers a design and legal tender status. A detailed comparison with real prices is in the article Gold bar or gold coin?.
What is the difference between a cast and a minted bar?
A cast bar is made by pouring molten gold into a mould. A minted bar is struck in a press from rolled gold strip, has sharp edges and a design, and usually comes sealed in a blister with a certificate. All gold bars offered by GOLDU are minted. More in the article Cast vs. minted gold bars.
Which gold bar weight should I choose?
Small weights (1–5 g) suit gradual saving and gifts, mid weights (10–20 g) carry a lower premium per gram, and 1 oz is chosen by investors with a larger budget. For the Kinebar range, see Which weight to choose for the Argor-Heraeus Kinebar.
What are Kinebar and Veriscan?
Both are anti-counterfeiting features. Kinebar by Argor-Heraeus is a hologram (kinegram) directly on the bar, while Veriscan by PAMP lets you verify a specific bar by the microstructure of its surface. Examples are the 5g Argor-Heraeus Kinebar gold bar and the 1g PAMP Fortuna gold bar.
Are gold bars suitable for regular investing?
Yes, small weights allow you to buy in small amounts and build a reserve gradually. Keep in mind, though, that the premium per gram is highest on the smallest bars and falls as the weight rises – if you are not in a hurry, buying a mid weight now and then works out cheaper than a one gram bar every month.
Which certificates increase the value of a bar when selling?
The original assay certificate (part of the blister on bars), verifiability with the manufacturer and security features such as Kinebar or Veriscan make authentication easier and therefore speed up a sale at the standard price. What to look for in the markings is explained in How to read fineness and markings on gold.
Is investment gold a suitable gift for a newborn?
Yes, small gold bars are among the popular gifts for a birth or christening – the low entry price also makes it easy to keep adding to it in later years.
Is an investment gold bar exempt from VAT?
Yes. Investment gold is exempt from VAT within the EU under the statutory conditions.
Do I have to identify myself when buying gold?
For a transaction of 10 000 EUR or more we are required under Czech anti-money-laundering (AML) law to verify your identity. Cash payments are also capped at 270 000 CZK (about 11 000 EUR) per day; larger amounts must be paid by bank transfer. Details are in the article Buying gold with cash: limits and AML.
