50 Gram Argor Heraeus Gold Bar (New w/ Assay)

Gold is, far and away, the most popular precious metal available. For thousands of years, gold has been used as a status symbol in decorative art and jewelry. It has also served as the basis for monetary policies from the ancient world into the modern era. As recently as the 20th century, many nations around the globe adhered to the gold standard in determining the value of fiat currencies produced by central banks.

Though the gold standard has been abandoned by all of the world’s post-industrialization economies, that does not mean it has lost its appeal. In times of great financial upheaval and in times of financial booms, investors turn to gold to provide diversification and protection against the inevitable, often wild, swings of financial markets. Gold bars are at the top of the list for many investors.

The obverse side of these 50 Gram Argor-Heraeus Gold Bars features the only design elements present on the pieces. The Argor-Heraeus logo is the primary feature on this side and is located at the top of the design field. Below this, there are markings of the nation of production, weight, metal content, and purity of the bar. The bottom of the design field includes the assayer’s mark and an individual serial number assigned to the bar.