Buy gold bars at The Silver Mountain

Buying a gold bar means investing in physical investment gold without counterparty risk. Unlike paper gold products such as ETFs or certificates, you actually possess the physical gold, independently of banks, stock exchanges, or digital platforms. Your wealth is thereby tangible, tradable worldwide, and not dependent on the financial survival of a counterparty.

Additionally, gold bars are the most cost-efficient form of buying physical gold. The production costs of a bar are lower than those of a coin, keeping the premium over the current gold spot price to a minimum. This advantage increases as the weight becomes larger: for a kilo bar, you pay significantly less premium per gram than for smaller denominations. Consequently, you primarily pay for the gold itself, and as little as possible for production and packaging.

If you are specifically looking for smaller, internationally recognized units, gold coins are well worth considering.

Gold bars are particularly suitable when you want to:

• purchase as close to the current gold spot price as possible;
• efficiently convert a larger amount into physical gold;
• seek pure gold value rather than numismatic or collector value;
• acquire your gold VAT-free as investment gold;
• choose for yourself between home storage, personal collection, or professional storage via EBN.

Buying the right gold bar depends on 4 factors: your investment amount, the desired flexibility during a later sale, your investment horizon, and the premium per gram. The rule of thumb: the larger the weight, the lower the premium per gram, but also the less flexible you are when selling.

Small gold bars: 1 to 20 grams

Small gold bars are suitable for those who want an accessible start or wish to spread their purchases. A 1 or 5-gram bar has a low entry price; 10 and 20-gram bars offer more gold value per purchase while remaining highly tradable. Keep in mind that the premium per gram is relatively highest for small bars.

Medium gold bars: 50 to 250 grams

Bars of 50, 100, and 250 grams offer the best balance between premium and flexibility. For most private investors, this is the logical segment: substantial gold value, a more favorable premium than small bars, and compact enough to easily keep or store. The 50 and 100-gram bars are among our bestsellers.

Large gold bars: 500 grams and 1 kilogram

Bars of 500 grams and 1 kilogram have the lowest premium per gram and are intended for those who want to allocate a large amount into physical gold efficiently. Consider your resale strategy beforehand: one kilo bar means a single moment of resale. Those looking to combine flexibility with a low premium can opt for multiple 100-gram bars, or for a CombiBar, which can be divided into 1-gram segments without any loss of value.

Need more in-depth information? Read in our knowledge center which gold bars are best to purchase.

The price of a gold bar consists of two components: the current gold value and a premium. The gold value follows the international gold spot price, which constantly moves based on supply and demand in the global market. The premium is the markup on top of that, covering the costs of production, packaging, insurance, and distribution. Because the gold price changes continuously, our prices are adjusted in real time.

The main factors determining the price of a gold bar are:

• The weight of the bar: the larger it is, the lower the premium per gram.
• The current gold price at the time of purchase.
• The producer and the type of packaging (assay card, blister, or separate certificate).
• The availability in the market.
• The spread: the difference between the purchase and buyback price, which is percentage-wise smaller for larger bars.

In the spread table above on this page, you can see our current purchase and buyback prices per product, allowing you to compare costs transparently.

International recognition determines the future tradability of your gold bar. That is why we exclusively supply bars from refineries on the Good Delivery List of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This standard sets requirements for purity, such as a minimum purity of 99.5%, weight, production processes, and responsible sourcing.

All gold bars you purchase through The Silver Mountain are 99.99% pure gold. An LBMA-accredited bar is accepted worldwide without additional testing. Reliable brands in our product range include:

• Umicore: Belgian producer, the most well-known name in bar gold in the Netherlands; a Umicore gold bar is delivered in blister packaging with a certificate.
• C. Hafner: German refinery, known for sleek minted C Hafner bars and the SmartPack/SmartBox CombiBars.
• Heraeus: one of the largest precious metal processors in the world, Heraeus gold bars are delivered in a sealed assay card.
• Valcambi: Swiss producer, globally leading and the pioneer of the CombiBar.
• PAMP Suisse: Swiss refinery, PAMP Suisse gold bars are famous for the Lady Fortuna series.

Minted bars feature a unique serial number on the packaging or the certificate; cast bars bear the stamp of the refinery, the weight, and the gold purity.

In addition to new bars, you will find pre-owned gold bars in our product range: bars that we have repurchased from customers and are offering once again. The primary advantage is the price. Pre-owned gold bars carry a lower premium than new bars, while the gold value remains exactly the same. After all, gold does not change composition; a bar of 99.99% pure gold remains 99.99% pure gold.

Every pre-owned bar is verified for authenticity, weight, and dimensions by our specialists prior to sale. Therefore, you buy with the exact same security as with a new bar, including a buyback guarantee. Light signs of use on the packaging are possible, but these do not affect the value or tradability.

For investors seeking maximum gold value for their purchase amount, pre-owned gold bars are therefore a smart choice. Filter by "pre-owned" in the product overview to view current availability.

With physical gold, security does not stop at the purchase. That is why The Silver Mountain manages the entire chain in-house: from insured delivery to professional storage and a guaranteed buyback.

Insured delivery

Every order is delivered fully insured. For shipments within the Netherlands, we work with a personal delivery service specialized in high-value shipments: you can choose daytime or evening delivery, and your gold bars will only be handed over at the specified delivery address after an identity check. Alternatively, you can choose insured shipping via PostNL.

Prefer to collect in person? This is possible by appointment at our offices in Baarn and The Hague; please bring a valid proof of identity.

Professionally storing gold bars via EBN

Would you prefer not to keep your gold bars at home? Through our sister company Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland (EBN), you can choose allocated gold storage: your bars are registered by name and bar number, stored physically segregated, and are fully insured. Via your online dashboard, you have 24/7 insight into your bars, bar numbers, and the current value of your position.

Many clients choose this solution, especially for larger weights from 250 grams upward. Storage can be easily arranged directly upon purchase, and selling is possible straight from the vault. Your gold never needs to be physically moved for this.

Selling with a buyback guarantee

At The Silver Mountain, you benefit from a fixed buyback guarantee: we always buy back your gold bars, regardless of volume or market levels, at transparent bid prices that you can see in real time in our spread table. Gold bars and ingots purchased elsewhere can also easily be sold through our sister company Inkoop Edelmetaal, usually at 98% to 98.5% of the current gold spot price.

Buying a gold bar with us is arranged in four simple steps, online or by phone, exactly the way you prefer.

• Step 1: Choose your gold bar
  Determine the weight that fits your budget and resale strategy. Use the weight table on this page or our selection tool for a personalized proposal. Unsure? Our specialists are happy to help you by phone on business days via 035 203 1380.
• Step 2: Settle at the current gold rate
  The moment you place an order, the price is locked against the current gold price. Price fluctuations after your order will therefore no longer affect your purchase amount. You pay securely via iDEAL, bank transfer, or debit card (upon collection).
• Step 3: Choose how you receive your gold
  Have your gold bars delivered fully insured via our delivery service or PostNL, collect them by appointment in Baarn or The Hague, or have them stored allocated directly upon purchase in the vaults of Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland.
• Step 4: Receive your gold bar with an authenticity guarantee
  Every bar is delivered with proof of authenticity and is covered by our fixed buyback guarantee. From that moment on, you are building tangible wealth. Selling is always possible, with a single phone call or directly from storage.