Guide
PAMP, Valcambi, and Perth Mint bars.
A gold bar from a well-known refiner is worth its gold: the weight and purity stamped on it, at today's price. The brand doesn't add gold, but it decides how easily the bar sells.
Updated October 28, 2026 · Prices as of November 2, 2026, 6:20 p.m. Pacific
What branded gold bars are worth today
Gold is trading at $3,942 per troy ounce (the Kitco bid). We pay 96% of melt for gold bars from any recognized refiner, at .9999 fine:
| Bar | Gold content | We pay today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.0321 ozt | $121.67 |
| 5 grams | 0.1607 ozt | $608.35 |
| 10 grams | 0.3215 ozt | $1,216.70 |
| 1 ounce | 0.9999 ozt | $3,784.33 |
| 10 ounces | 9.999 ozt | $37,843.26 |
| 1 kilo | 32.148 ozt | $121,668.77 |
The names you'll see
- PAMP Suisse: a Swiss refiner known for its Lady Fortuna design, sold in sealed CertiPAMP cards.
- Valcambi: another Swiss refiner, maker of the CombiBar, a bar scored to snap into small pieces, such as 1 gram or 1/10 ounce.
- Perth Mint: Australia's government-owned mint and refinery.
- Others: Argor-Heraeus, the Royal Canadian Mint, and other refiners on the London Bullion Market Association's accredited lists.
- Discontinued brands: Johnson Matthey left gold and silver refining in 2015, and Engelhard's bars ended after BASF bought the company in 2006. Their bars are still sound bullion and sell readily.
Why brand matters when you sell
A buyer can verify a bar from a known refiner quickly: the design, the stamped weight and purity, and often a serial number all match what the refiner makes. An unbranded or unfamiliar bar is still worth its gold, but it needs more checking. Bars still sealed in their assay cards are the easiest of all.
Bar guides: Gold bars · Assay cards · 999 vs 9999 gold · Tola bars · Silver bars
We pay top dollar for gold, at published rates set before you sell.
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