10 g gold bar

A popular saving size

The 10 g bar combines a moderate price with a noticeably lower premium than 1 g or 5 g bars, and you can later sell single bars rather than a large block.

For a do-it-yourself savings plan, buying one bar at regular intervals regardless of price smooths out your average cost. Many minted 10 g bars carry a serial number repeated on the packaging; noting serial numbers, dates and prices helps you track a growing holding. Dealers currently pay about 1,153.82 EUR per bar. Keep bars sealed to make resale easier.

Costs

Ten 10 g bars cost 12,366.60 EUR in total, while one 100 g bar costs 12,094.41 EUR. One hundred bars make a kilogram; about 3.1 bars equal one troy ounce. For many buyers this is the ideal balance between flexibility and cost.

Bar or coin?

Small coins such as the tenth-ounce usually carry higher premiums. If you want the most gold per euro, bars generally win. Compare with gold coins. Bars are VAT-free; gains are tax-free after more than one year. Prices are indicative.