Which PAMP Fortuna Weight to Choose: A Guide from 1 g to 1 oz
The PAMP Fortuna gold bar is one of the most popular in the world and comes in many weights – from 1 gram to a full ounce. Which one is right for you? That depends on your goal, your budget and what you plan to do with the gold. Here is a clear guide.
PAMP Fortuna in brief
Fortuna is the iconic design of the Swiss refinery PAMP, supplied in a sealed CertiPAMP card with Veriscan verification and a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au. The story of the design and its security features are covered in a separate article, PAMP Lady Fortuna. Here we focus purely on choosing the weight.
The key to choosing: the premium per gram
The most important rule of thumb: the smaller the bar, the higher the premium per gram as a rule – not evenly at every single step, but broadly speaking. Small weights cost more per gram of gold but offer better divisibility and a lower entry price. Larger weights have a lower premium but are less flexible if you want to sell part of your holding. How the premium works is explained in the article Premium on gold.
The weights at a glance and who they suit
- 1 g – the lowest entry price, ideal for a first purchase, as a gift and for regular smaller purchases. The highest premium per gram.
- 2.5 g – a step between gift and investment weights.
- 5 g – a popular compromise between price, premium and divisibility.
- 10 g – a sensible balance of premium and value, suitable as the core of a smaller position.
- 20 g – usually a lower premium per gram, for building a larger position.
- 1 oz (31.1 g) – the most traded format worldwide with a favourable premium, the core of a long-term position.
One large bar or several small ones?
It is a choice between lower costs and flexibility. One larger bar works out cheaper per gram, but you can only sell it whole. Several smaller bars cost a little more, but you can sell just part of your position. That is why many investors combine the two – a few smaller pieces for flexibility and a larger bar as the core.
What about VAT?
All PAMP Fortuna weights are investment gold and are therefore exempt from VAT in the EU – the price contains no tax.
Frequently asked questions
Which PAMP Fortuna weight is the best value?
Per gram, larger weights are usually better value (lower premium). Smaller weights, however, offer better divisibility and a lower entry price – what counts as “best value” depends on your goal.
Is it better to buy one 10g bar or ten 1g bars?
One 10g bar is cheaper per gram, while ten 1g bars give you flexibility if you sell part of your holding. Decide according to what matters more to you.
Does the fineness differ by weight?
No. All PAMP Fortuna bars have the same fineness of 999.9/1000 Au and differ only in weight.
Conclusion
There is no single “right” weight – the ideal one fits your budget and plan. Smaller for regular purchases, larger for the core of your position, ideally a combination. Browse all PAMP bars or our entire investment gold range. An overview of bar weights from all manufacturers is in the article Which gold bar weight to choose.
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.
