Compare Metalor Gold Bar Prices
Compare live Metalor gold bar prices from trusted UK dealers — minted and cast bars across the standard weight range. Metalor is one of Switzerland's largest precious metals refiners and an LBMA Good Delivery accredited producer for both gold and silver.
Switzerland's refining tradition
Switzerland accounts for a substantial share of global investment-grade precious metals refining — Metalor, PAMP, Argor-Heraeus and Heraeus together process much of the world's gold supply. The country's refining heritage dates to the 19th century and is structurally tied to its banking sector. Metalor specifically operates as both an industrial-grade refiner (supplying gold to electronics, jewellery and chemical industries) and a producer of investment-grade bars.
The Essayeur Fondeur hallmark
Metalor bars carry the Essayeur Fondeur mark — the Swiss assayer-refiner's hallmark dating to 1880. The mark signals official assay verification of weight, content and purity by a recognised Swiss authority. For bullion authentication purposes, Essayeur Fondeur stamping is regarded as one of the stronger non-sovereign authentication marks in the global investment-bar market.
Minted and cast formats
Metalor produces gold bars in both minted (struck) and cast (poured) formats. Minted bars dominate at smaller weights (1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g, 1oz) where presentation and divisibility matter; cast bars cover larger weights (250g, 500g, 1kg) where premium efficiency is the primary consideration. All carry LBMA Good Delivery accreditation regardless of format.
UK tax position
Metalor gold bars are VAT-exempt as investment gold under HMRC rules (the standard fineness threshold of 995 is comfortably exceeded — Metalor bars are typically 9999 fine). They are not legal tender and do not qualify for UK CGT exemption — gains above the annual allowance are taxable on disposal. For CGT-exempt British gold, see gold Sovereigns or gold Britannias.
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