Platinum - bars and coins

Common

Platinum is sold through bullion coins or bars in various sizes.
Platinum coins and bars are not the most common form of investment, however, readily available from banks and coin dealers. The heavy metal is characterized by his sweat and stretch. It is also corrosion resistant. As early as 3000 BC, platinum has been used by the Egyptians, and about 2000 years ago Edelmetallbaren were regarded as the ancestor of today's coinage.

Classic sizes in platinum bars are between 5 and 100g. Of course can also be acquired greater. Up to 100g, the bars are stamped from a platinum piece and then characterized. From the 250g bars in cast form are available. From a size of 1000 grams, one speaks generally of bullion trade, however, is on board the size limited to 5kg.

Precious metal refineries are distributed worldwide and are not subject to statutory provisions and measures.
Also, in contrast to bullion coins embossed with no date are at higher demands, thanks to sufficient resources, new bars made.

Manufacturer

Heraeus AG

Platinum bars represent the Heraeus AG only a small market share. The company specializes in, inter alia, on gold bullion.

Pam Suisse

The company is a world leading precious metals company and is headquartered in Canton Ticino. Besides gold and silver bullion are also characterized by Pamp Platinum versions and poured.

Umicore

The already since 1909, also produces platinum bullion, but the 100 gram bars are not cast, but punched.