#CREDIT SUISSE GOLD BAR PACKAGING SERIAL#
The Perth Mint only makes minted ingots that include a swan on the front and the beloved kangaroos on the back. Their gold bars boast of the country's infamous outback and wildlife.
Unlike coins, gold bars' weights are mainly discussed in grams rather than ounces, due to the variety of sizing. Coins and bars have many differences but one commonality they share is: the smaller the size, the higher the premium when investing. The most popular sizes sold are the 1 oz gold bars and the 10 oz gold bars. Being able to select from multiple increments allows more freedom for investors and their financial goals. One popular aspect, of investing in gold bars, is the options in sizing. Minted ingots are also sealed in protective packaging and an assay card that reflects the bar's purity, weight, and metal content. This technique lends to the minted ingots' smooth surface and well-defined edges. Large cast bars are fed into a stamping press that is digitally maneuvered and will cut the bars into the size/weight that is programmed. The fabrication of these bars is a more complicated process and resulting in a much more refined product. Minted ingots are the other type of gold bar. A cast gold bar's appearance is going to be more rounded and not as rigid as minted ingots. For extremely efficient cooling, these molds are sometimes plunged into cold water. Gold is melted into a large tank then poured into molds to cool down. Cast gold bars are a refinery's way of large mass producing in a short amount of time and meeting the demand in the market. When looking to invest in gold bars, it will become evident that there are different ways a gold bar is produced, thus, affecting its overall appearance and aesthetic.