Buy C. Hafner gold bars

C. Hafner gold bars combine bullion from an LBMA-accredited manufacturer with secure, tamper-evident packaging and clear product specifications. Each bar is delivered in a CertiCard; a sealed blister pack that allows you to verify authenticity and physical integrity before opening. The integrated certificate specifies the unique serial number and confirms the assayed purity of 999.9. Investors often buy C. Hafner gold as an alternative for gold bullion coins.

What further distinguishes C. Hafner is the origin of its gold: the company sources its precious metals exclusively from recycled secondary materials and positions itself as a pioneer in CO2-neutral gold refining.

If you would like to learn more about the refinery itself, visit our dedicated C. Hafner brand page. To compare brands and bar types across our broader catalog, explore our complete selection of gold bars.

The ideal C. Hafner gold bar depends on your available budget and the degree of flexibility you want when selling down the road. Smaller bars provide greater liquidation flexibility, whereas larger bars offer a more favorable price per gram.

Small bars for flexibility

Small C. Hafner gold bars, ranging from 0.5 to 10 grams, are well-suited for investors looking to divide their purchase across multiple individual units. This enables you to sell off a fraction of your holdings later without liquidating your entire position. However, the premium per gram is higher on smaller denominations, as manufacturing and packaging costs make up a larger portion of the total price.

50 and 100 grams for a lower premium per gram

C. Hafner gold bars of 50 grams and 100 grams are ideal for investors seeking greater cost efficiency per gram. Fixed production and packaging expenses are distributed across a larger volume of gold, keeping the premium per gram lower than on smaller bars.

CertiCard, ceha SmartPack, and SmartBox

C. Hafner supplies every bar in a CertiCard with an integrated certificate verifying its serial number and 999.9 purity. If you wish to hold your gold in divisible units, the ceha SmartPack offers ten 1-gram or 2-gram bars separated by perforations. Each individual bar comes with its own certificate and can be traded independently, while the pack itself is priced more attractively than ten loose bars.

Additionally, the SmartBox contains 25 individual 1-gram bars. We offer the ceha SmartPack 10 × 1 gram, the ceha SmartPack 10 × 2 grams, and the SmartBox 25 × 1 gram.

The distinction between a minted and a cast bar lies in the manufacturing technique, not in intrinsic gold value. C. Hafner mints smaller weights (1 gram to 100 grams) and casts larger bars; the 1 troy ounce, 50-gram, and 100-gram bars are available in both formats. A minted bar features a clean, mirror-smooth finish, whereas a cast bar has a classic, slightly textured, and distinctive pour appearance.

For larger capital allocations, 1 kilogram gold bars offer the lowest cost per gram.

Both C. Hafner and Umicore are LBMA-accredited refiners producing bars of 99.99% pure gold; for identical weights, the intrinsic gold content is identical.

The primary differences lie in premium, available configurations, and personal preference. If responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability are priorities, C. Hafner is an outstanding choice. If you prioritize the brand with the highest traditional name recognition in the Netherlands, Umicore is a logical alternative.

C. Hafner gold bars: LBMA Good Delivery list

LBMA Good Delivery status applies to the refinery and its standard wholesale delivery bars, rather than functioning as an individual certification for each small retail bar. As a refinery, C. Hafner is officially accredited on the LBMA Good Delivery List, confirming that the manufacturer meets the stringent quality and operational standards of the London Bullion Market Association. An individual 10-gram bar is therefore not "LBMA-certified" on its own; its worldwide liquidity and tradability stem from the accredited refinery status, the unique serial number, and the sealed CertiCard packaging. The CertiCard and serial number ensure authentication of the individual bar, whereas Good Delivery status applies to the producing refinery.

C. Hafner: the brand

C. Hafner is a family-owned enterprise based in Pforzheim, Germany. Founded in 1850, it is one of the oldest precious metals refineries in Germany. The company extracts and refines precious metals from secondary recycled materials and has been manufacturing gold investment bars since 2009. You can learn more about its corporate history, metallurgical processes, and sustainability standards on our dedicated C. Hafner brand page.

You can sell your C. Hafner gold bars back to us at any time, including bars not originally purchased through our platform. This buyback guarantee is facilitated through our sister enterprise, Inkoop Edelmetaal. Because these are LBMA-accredited bars, we offer a guaranteed bid rate of 98.5% of the prevailing spot gold price.

Your payout moves in direct alignment with market gold prices and the weight of your bar. This allows you to buy and sell through a single trusted counterparty with total clarity from day one. Find out more about selling C. Hafner gold bars.

The Silver Mountain has served as a physical precious metals specialist since 2008 and holds an official AFM license for offering investment objects. We are recognized across the Netherlands as the most trusted bullion dealer, backed by a 4.8 customer satisfaction rating across 4.562 verified Trustpilot reviews.

• AFM-licensed and operating continuously since 2008 (license number 12048860)
• Guaranteed buyback through Inkoop Edelmetaal based on live spot gold prices
• Fully insured delivery, secure in-person pickup in Baarn or The Hague, or allocated vault storage with EBN

Looking to invest in C. Hafner gold bars? Compare our complete assortment on this page and place your order securely online.