The story of Argor-Heraeus
Argor-Heraeus is one of the best-known names on investment gold bars, and at GOLDU you will find its products in the widest selection. But who is behind this Swiss brand and why do investors around the world trust it? Let's look at its story.
Who is Argor-Heraeus
The brand's roots go back to 1951, when the Argor refinery was established in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Over time it joined with the German group Heraeus, one of Europe's leading precious metals processors, and so today's Argor-Heraeus was formed. It is based in Mendrisio and ranks among the largest and most respected gold refineries in the world.
Swiss precision and quality
Argor-Heraeus is built on the Swiss tradition of precious metals processing – precision, purity and reliability. It produces both cast and minted investment bars with a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au, and its products are easily recognisable and tradable worldwide. What the individual markings on a bar mean is explained in the article How to read fineness and markings.
Kinebar – holographic authenticity protection
Argor-Heraeus's flagship security technology is Kinebar. The bar carries an embedded holographic kinegram on the reverse that changes with the viewing angle and makes counterfeiters' work considerably harder. It thus combines investment value with a visually attractive and easily verifiable element.
LBMA and responsible sourcing
Argor-Heraeus is among the refineries on the LBMA Good Delivery List – the worldwide standard for quality and responsible sourcing of gold. It emphasises traceability and responsible procurement, so the investor has a verifiable origin. This is exactly what increases trust and the future tradability of the bar.
Argor-Heraeus at GOLDU
In our offer you will find new and uncirculated Argor-Heraeus gold bars in a wide range of weights – from small to larger formats, including variants with Kinebar protection. You can see the whole range in the Argor-Heraeus section or in the entire investment gold range.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Argor-Heraeus come from?
From Switzerland. The refinery was established in 1951 in the canton of Ticino and later joined with the German group Heraeus. Today it is based in Mendrisio and ranks among the world's leading gold refineries.
What is Kinebar?
A security technology by Argor-Heraeus – the bar carries a holographic kinegram on the reverse that changes its image with the viewing angle and makes counterfeiting harder.
What fineness do Argor-Heraeus bars have?
Argor-Heraeus investment gold bars have a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au, that is 99.99 % pure gold.
Conclusion
Argor-Heraeus combines over seventy years of Swiss tradition, modern authenticity protection and a focus on responsible sourcing – which is exactly why it ranks among the most trustworthy investment gold brands. An Argor-Heraeus bar is therefore not only an investment in metal, but also in verifiable quality. Browse the offer of investment gold at GOLDU.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute investment or tax advice. Precious metal prices fluctuate, and past performance is no guarantee of future returns. More in the document Risk disclosure.
