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What is a 5 gram gold bar?
A 5 gram gold bar contains exactly 5 grams of pure gold and is often bought as an accessible entry into physical gold or as a lasting gift. It is a minted or cast gold bar with a purity of 99.99%. This purity is also known as 999.9 or 24 carat. The bar shows the weight, the gold content and the name or logo of the producer.
New bars are supplied in a sealed blister pack or assay card, which for most producers also serves as the certificate of authenticity. At The Silver Mountain every 5 gram gold bar, whether new or pre-owned, is checked for authenticity, weight and purity.
Who should buy a 5 gram gold bar?
A 5 gram gold bar suits anyone who wants a low-threshold entry into physical gold and anyone who wants to give gold as a gift. The format offers more gold value than a 1 gram bar, at a more favourable premium per gram, while staying compact and easy to store. In practice we see this weight chosen mainly by three groups:
The first-time buyer
You get to know physical gold for a modest amount and already hold a little more value than with the smallest format.
The regular saver
By buying a 5 gram bar at regular intervals, you spread your entry moments across different gold prices and average out your purchase price.
The gift giver
A 5 gram gold bar is a personal and lasting gift for a birth, an anniversary or a wedding, for example.
If you want to start even smaller, a 1 gram gold bar is a good choice. If you prefer to build up in larger steps, consider the 10 gram gold bar or the 20 gram gold bar
| Feature | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Accessible amount, with more gold value than 1 or 2 gram | Higher entry than a 1 gram bar |
| Premium | Lower premium per gram than 1 or 2 gram bars | Higher premium per gram than bars from 50 grams |
| Gifting | Compact and value-retaining, ideal as a personal gift | No significant disadvantages |
| Flexibility | Several bars sold separately, a CombiBar even per gram | A single solid bar cannot be split |
| Tradability | Widely recognised format from LBMA producers | No significant disadvantages |
| Storage | Compact and easy to keep | Requires secure storage in larger quantities |
In short, a 5 gram gold bar is the right choice for anyone who values a low entry and the gifting function more than the very lowest price per gram. It is the logical intermediate format between the smallest bars and the widely traded 10 gram bar.
How big is a 5 gram gold bar?
A 5 gram gold bar measures roughly 33.1 by 17.7 millimetres and is 0.6 millimetres thick. That makes it clearly smaller than a bank card. Because of the high density of gold, the bar feels solid and heavy despite its compact size. The exact dimensions vary slightly per producer, but the weight of 5 grams of pure gold is the same for every product.
A 5 gram gold bar as a gift
A 5 gram gold bar is one of the most popular weights to give as a gift. The format combines a relatively accessible purchase price with a tangible amount of physical gold. As a result, a 5 gram gold bar is regularly given for a birth, wedding, anniversary or retirement. New gold bars are usually supplied in a presentable blister pack or assay card, so extra packaging is often unnecessary.
For anyone looking for a lasting and value-retaining present, a 5 gram gold bar is an attractive alternative to traditional gifts. The recipient also benefits from the worldwide tradability of physical gold.
Which 5 gram gold bar should you buy?
The best 5 gram gold bar depends on your preference for producer, packaging and premium. The gold value is identical at equal purity, because you always buy 5 grams of pure gold.
The Silver Mountain sells only bars from LBMA-accredited producers such as C. Hafner, Umicore, Heraeus, Pamp Suisse and Valcambi. This means your bar is guaranteed genuine and tradable worldwide without further assaying.
If you focus mainly on the lowest price, the 5 gram gold bar from various producers or the pre-owned gold bars are often more favourable. In that case you do not pay for the full production costs of a new bar, while the intrinsic value stays the same. [VERIFY /en/ slugs]
If you want a specific producer, take a look at the bars from C. Hafner, Umicore, Heraeus or Pamp Suisse. Still unsure? Read in our knowledge centre which gold bar suits you best, or compare all available gold bars in our range.
A 5 gram gold bar or a CombiBar?
A standard 5 gram gold bar consists of one piece of gold. A CombiBar of 5 times 1 gram contains the same 5 grams, but like a chocolate bar it can be divided into five segments of 1 gram. This way you combine the gold value of 5 grams with the flexibility to sell per gram later, at a slightly higher premium
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“For many customers the 5 gram bar is the ideal entry format: affordable, yet already something real in your hand. It is also our most popular weight to give as a gift, value-retaining and personal.” Rolf van Zanten, June 2026
Responsible sourcing and conflict-free gold
Anyone investing in gold wants to know that the metal has been mined and processed fairly. All gold bars we offer come from refineries on the LBMA Good Delivery List. These producers are required to comply with the LBMA Responsible Sourcing Programme, a strict framework aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible supply chains.
In practice this means that the origin of the gold is verified through independent audits and that it is demonstrably conflict-free. The gold must not contribute to armed conflict, money laundering, terrorist financing or human rights violations.
Buy 5 gram gold safely at The Silver Mountain
As the largest bullion dealer in the Netherlands, holding an AFM licence and active since 2008, The Silver Mountain gives you certainty with every purchase. Since 2008 we have supported private and business investors with the purchase, storage and sale of physical precious metal.
Your 5 gram gold bars are delivered fully insured and discreetly via our own courier service, or you collect them by appointment at our offices in Baarn or The Hague.
- LBMA-certified: only certified gold bars from reputable producers.
- Live prices: linked to the current gold price and refreshed every 3 minutes.
- Buy-back guarantee: we always buy your 5 gram gold bars back at a fixed percentage of the daily rate.
- Secure storage: allocated vault storage available through our sister company Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland.
Personal advice: from our experts, available by phone on working days.
Selling your 5 gram gold bar
We provide a buy-back guarantee on all our 5 gram gold bars. You always sell your bar back to us at a fixed percentage of the current gold price, regardless of volume or price level.
Selling is simple and transparent through our sister company Inkoop Edelmetaal, also for 5 gram bars you bought elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions about 5 gram gold bars
Is a 5 gram gold bar VAT-free?
Yes. A 5 gram gold bar of 99.99% qualifies as investment gold, with a purity of at least 995 thousandths. As a result, the bar is exempt from VAT within the European Union. Unlike with silver, you therefore pay no VAT on your purchase.
Is a 5 gram gold bar suitable as a gift?
Yes. The compact format and accessible purchase price make a 5 gram gold bar suitable as a value-retaining and tangible present for a birth, wedding or anniversary, for example. For the tax treatment of gifts, please see our article on the exemptions for gift tax.
Are these gold bars 24 or 18 carat?
Our 5 gram gold bars are 24 carat, meaning 99.99% pure gold. That is the highest purity and also the condition to qualify as VAT-free investment gold. Gold of 18 carat contains 75% gold and is mainly used for jewellery.
Does every 5 gram gold bar come with a certificate of authenticity?
No, not every 5 gram gold bar has a separate certificate. Most newly minted bars are supplied with a certificate. Bars from Umicore and C. Hafner come in a blister pack that serves as the certificate itself. Pre-owned bars are checked for authenticity before resale.
Can I buy a 5 gram gold bar anonymously?
The Silver Mountain does not sell gold bars through cash transactions. Orders are placed online and processed by name. This ensures every purchase complies with the applicable laws and regulations for trading in precious metals. Want to know more about the background to these rules? Read our article on the ban on cash payments above €3,000.
Do I have to declare a 5 gram gold bar to the tax authorities?
In the Netherlands, physical gold counts as wealth in box 3 and you declare it yourself in your income tax return, at its value on the reference date. This is general information and not tax advice. For your own situation, consult the Dutch Tax Administration or a tax adviser.
How do I know my 5 gram gold bar is genuine?
The Silver Mountain guarantees the authenticity of the gold we sell. Our gold comes from recognised producers or is thoroughly checked for authenticity, weight and purity. You can carry out an indicative test yourself based on colour, sound and magnetism. A professional check with measuring equipment gives a definitive answer.
Can I sell my 5 gram gold bar later?
Yes, thanks to the buy-back guarantee, you can always sell your 5 gram gold bar back to The Silver Mountain at a fixed percentage of the daily rate. The process is handled transparently through Inkoop Edelmetaal. Because the producers are LBMA-accredited, the bar is also easy to trade internationally.
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