A 1 g gold bar is the smallest and most affordable way to own investment-grade gold: one gram of 999.9 fine gold.
Supplied by a recognized refiner of our choice. The brand and design of the bar you receive may differ from those shown, and depending on the brand it may or may not carry a serial number.
| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 1.00 g · 0.0322 ozt |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Premium over spot | 18% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
Small minted bars are usually sealed in a tamper-evident assay card showing the weight, fineness and serial number. Making and packing a tiny bar costs almost as much as a larger one, so the premium per gram is the highest in the range. The 1 g bar suits gifts and first purchases more than building a large holding.
Small gold bars are a simple way to start buying gold or to add to a holding regularly. Gold is valued by weight and purity, so a bar of 999.9 fine gold is priced the same way anywhere in the world. The main difference between sizes is the premium, which falls as the bar gets larger.
A 1 g gold bar is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 18%, in US dollars. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by domestic wire transfer or ACH, quoting your order number. We currently charge no sales tax; any use tax your state may require is your responsibility.
A 1 g bar is a good gift or first purchase, because it is real 999.9 fine gold at a low price. It carries the highest premium per gram in the range, so larger bars are better value if you are building an investment.
Small minted bars are usually sealed in a tamper-evident assay card that shows the weight, fineness, refiner and serial number. Keeping the card sealed makes the bar easier to verify and sell.
One gram is 1/31.1035 of a troy ounce, so the price is the live gold spot price for that fraction plus the stated premium, in US dollars.