Compare 500g Gold Bar Prices
Compare live 500g gold bar prices from trusted UK dealers — every major refiner and dealer compared. 500g sits at the boundary between retail and institutional gold formats, with premium efficiency approaching wholesale levels.
The 500g weight in context
500g gold bars are produced primarily for serious individual investors and small institutional holders. At typical spot prices, a 500g gold bar runs into the high six figures — outside everyday retail purchase territory but well within reach for investors with meaningful capital allocated to physical gold. The format sits comfortably below the 1kg institutional standard while offering meaningful premium efficiency over smaller retail weights.
Production format
500g gold bars are typically produced in cast format — poured rather than struck — because cast production becomes more cost-efficient than minting at larger weights. The trade-off is presentation: cast bars have an industrial appearance with rougher surface texture, while minted bars carry refined finish. For investors prioritising premium efficiency at this weight, cast is the standard choice; minted 500g bars exist but command additional premium for finishing.
Premium and dealer dynamics
500g gold bar premiums in the UK typically run 1-2.5% over spot — meaningfully tighter than 100g (2-4%) but slightly wider than 1kg formats. Dealer competition at this weight is strong; live comparison regularly surfaces £200-£500 spreads between dealers on identical bars. The premium savings versus repeated 100g purchases become substantial across a multi-bar holding.
UK tax
500g gold bars are VAT-exempt as investment gold. They are not legal tender and do not qualify for UK CGT exemption — gains above the annual allowance are taxable on disposal. At this weight, even modest gold price appreciation can generate gains substantially above the annual CGT allowance, so tax planning becomes a more material consideration than at smaller weights.
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