5g Argor-Heraeus: Why This Weight Is So Popular with Investors
Among investment bars, the 5g Argor-Heraeus gold bar is one of the most sought-after weights of all – and that is no accident. It combines a lower premium per gram than smaller pieces with a purchase price that a far wider range of investors can afford than a 10g or one-ounce bar. Why has 5 grams become such a “sweet spot” in the investment gold range?
Why 5 g is so popular
With small investment bars, the premium per gram generally falls as the weight increases: making, processing and packaging a smaller piece costs more per gram than a larger one. That is exactly where the 5g bar has its advantage: compared with a 1g bar you save noticeably per gram, while the step up to a 10g bar usually brings only a small extra saving per gram – at a much higher one-off outlay. The price per gram does not fall evenly at every step; the current prices are always shown on the product page. How the difference between the buying and selling price works is explained in the article Gold buy and sell price: the spread.
Who is behind the bar: the Argor-Heraeus refinery
The bar comes from the Swiss refinery Argor-Heraeus, one of the largest in the world and part of the prestigious LBMA Good Delivery list, which includes only vetted and certified precious metals processors. The refinery’s history and background are described in the article The story of Argor-Heraeus.
Specifications and security
The bar weighs 5 g with a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au and is supplied in a sealed original blister with a certificate confirming its weight, fineness and origin – an intact blister is also the best guarantee of future tradability. If you want more advanced anti-counterfeiting features on small bars, consider the Kinebar series with its hologram – the differences and the choice of weight are described in the article Which weight to choose for the Argor-Heraeus Kinebar.
Who the 5g bar suits
5 g is the typical choice for investors who no longer want to build their position only from one-gram pieces, but do not want to tie up funds in a 10g or one-ounce bar all at once. It also makes a more valuable gift for an anniversary or another occasion – more in the article Gold as a gift. A full comparison of all weights is in the guide Which gold bar weight to choose.
How and where to buy
The 5g Argor-Heraeus gold bar is in stock at GOLDU as a new, uncirculated piece – not goods from buybacks – and, like all investment gold, it is exempt from VAT in the EU. We usually dispatch orders on the next working day. You can order the bar directly on the 5g Argor-Heraeus gold bar page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the 5g bar cheaper per gram than a 1g or 2g bar?
Smaller bars have higher production and packaging costs per gram and therefore carry a higher premium.
Is it worth buying a 10g bar instead of 5 g?
Usually only slightly in terms of price – the difference in price per gram between 5 g and 10 g is generally small. The choice should depend more on how much you want to put into gold at once than on the saving per gram.
Is the 5g Argor-Heraeus bar exempt from VAT?
Yes. As investment gold it is exempt from VAT in the EU.
Related articles
- Which weight to choose for the Argor-Heraeus Kinebar: from 1 g to 5 g
- Argor-Heraeus Kinebar: gold bar with hologram
About the author
Adolf Baumann, analyst at Baumann Group a.s. (GOLDU), has been working with precious metals for over 30 years. He has seen euphoria, crashes and panic on the markets – and he still enjoys it. He explains in plain language what moves the price of gold and silver and how to handle them without unnecessary mistakes. His weakness? He refuses to wear a suit.
