Gold Bullion Bars

The most popular size of ingot is our ten-ounce gold bar for its ability to offer lower premiums, yet great divisibility. This low-cost form of pure gold metal is also a great way for new and veteran investors entering the precious metals market to experience how the metals move with markets.

Yes. Monex sources gold bars exclusively from globally recognized refiners and mints such as Heraeus, PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, and Johnson Matthey. These refineries meet the standards of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), ensuring the bars we offer are accepted by major financial institutions and precious metals markets worldwide.

Every gold bar purchased through Monex undergoes rigorous verification procedures. Each bar is inspected for hallmark, weight, dimensions, and purity markings consistent with LBMA standards. Monex sources only from refineries with long-standing reputations for quality and integrity in precious-metal production.

Gold bars offered through Monex are typically .9999 fine (24-karat) gold, the highest standard of purity available for bullion. Certain bars may be .999 fine, which still qualifies as investment-grade bullion.

Depending on the manufacturer, security features can include individually stamped serial numbers, tamper-evident assay packaging, and holographic or micro-engraved markings. These features preserve resale value and investor confidence.

Once you have decided on the quantity of gold bullion bars to purchase, your Monex Account Representative will assist you in executing your order over the phone. Your purchase and price will be confirmed on a voice-recorded line after your acknowledgment, and a written confirmation will be sent to you with the details of your order. Payment may be made after you order, but must be initiated on the day of purchase, which means you must mail or wire funds on the day of your purchase. You can have your metal (a) shipped to your home; (b) made available for pick-up at over 30 facilities across the U.S. and Canada; or (c) have your metal delivered to a bank/depository for storage.

Yes. Once Monex issues an order confirmation number, your transaction price is locked in and becomes a binding contract. Prices are locked at the time of verbal confirmation, and the customer will then receive a confirmation of the order via email. At that point, market-price risk transfers to you. Payment must be initiated the same business day, by bank wire or other accepted method, and Monex must receive funds within two business days (or sooner if requested). If payment is not received within that timeframe, Monex may cancel the order and assess any resulting market loss.

Yes. Monex operates an active buy-back program for investment-grade gold bars, . All sell-back orders are handled by phone with an Account Representative and are subject to current market conditions. After your metal is received and verified for authenticity, the purchase price is established and payment is processed.

Because Monex operates a continuous two-way market, resale is typically straightforward. Most investors find that selling directly through Monex provides transparent pricing, quick settlement, and insured logistics. Gold bars from LBMA-accredited refiners are also widely recognized and may be sold through other reputable dealers or financial institutions if preferred.

All confirmed purchases are final and legally binding once the verbal confirmation on the recorded line has been made. The next step would be to get written order confirmation via email once Monex issues an order confirmation number. Exchanges for the same item and quantity may be considered within seven days of receipt, at Monex’s discretion. Shipping charges are non-refundable, and any market loss may be deducted from the refund or exchange value.

Monex representatives accept payment by:

• Bank wire transfer from a U.S. bank - the preferred method for speed and full price lock-in.
• Cashier’s check or personal check drawn on a U.S. bank.

For online products, credit card payments may be accepted up to $20,000 per order; no new orders are allowed until delivery is confirmed.

For orders up to $50,000, Monex may confirm a price before funds are received if you provide a valid funds-tracking number from your bank. Monex reserves the right to cancel orders if payment does not meet its timing or verification requirements.

For those that appreciate how gold works to improve investment reward vs volatility/risk in a portfolio, it is recommended that a minimum of 10% of an investment portfolio should be in gold, or other precious metals. However, investors often purchase more when economic or geopolitical uncertainty in the markets and around the world rises. Mathematically, “How Much Gold” over time would have suggested preferred diversification is close to 10%, but certainly your preferred mix of assets is dictated by your personal views and preferences.

As the world's most recognized alternative investment, buying gold goes hand-in-hand with greater uncertainty in the world. During recent months, uncertainty has rippled throughout not just our economic system, but geopolitical system as well. When uncertainty looms in the horizon, it suggests an ideal time to buy gold.

Investments in either gold or silver are completely reliant on your personal preferences. The most important consideration is to be sure you are fully informed in the metals markets. Our website offers amazing resources to help you decide which investment is right for you. To understand more about why you should invest in gold, silver, palladium or platinum, visit our “Why Precious Metals” page and also take advantage of Monex' proprietary “Market Outlook Reports” which contains investor information regarding the four precious metals we have to offer.

Many investors think gold coins are more aesthetically pleasing, boasting detailed artistic designs such as the bald eagle on a Gold American Eagle or the American Bison on the American Buffalo Gold coin. Though gold bullion bars do not contain such striking imagery, solid pure gold ingots are extremely beautiful to hold and an incredibly precious metal to own.

Although ten ounces of pure gold bullion and ten one-ounce coins have the same intrinsic value, investment-grade gold coins trade at a premium. As a result, gold bullion is often selected for larger commercial investments, and coins, which are truly rare and historically significant, vary in price according to numismatic collector supply and demand and typically not relative to their intrinsic metal value.

Investors and experts have often recommended that 10% to 20% of an investor’s assets should be invested in precious metals but the reasons for investing don’t stop there. Throughout history, precious metals, including gold, have been used to hedge against a declining U.S. dollar. Simply look to 2009, though a recession occurred, gold experienced a 25% increase. This investment could also offer outstanding price appreciation and profit.

Physical gold bars give you direct ownership of the metal. Your return tracks the gold price, plus or minus any buy/sell spread and storage costs. ETFs offer market exposure to gold through a security that incurs an expense ratio and may involve tracking and custody considerations. Mining stocks are operating businesses; their shares can move in tandem with gold but also reflect company-specific factors such as costs, reserves, and management execution. Many investors use a mix for diversification.

Risks include counterfeit bars, unclear dealer pricing, and shipment or insurance issues. Buying from established dealers with transparent bid/ask prices and insured, trackable delivery, like Monex, helps protect against these risks.

Gold bars must meet IRS fineness standards to qualify for inclusion in a self-directed IRA. Acceptable bars are .995 fine or higher and produced by refiners accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) or another approved exchange. 1 kilo gold bars, 1 oz gold bars, and 10 oz gold bars offered through Monex meet these standards and are eligible for IRA investment.

Monex works with IRS-approved custodians that specialize is n self-directed precious metal IRAs. Your Monex account representative can help guide you:

1. Open or transfer a self-directed IRA with an approved custodian.
2. Fund the account through contribution, transfer, or rollover.
3. Select the gold bars you want to purchase.
4. Authorize delivery directly to the IRA depository.

All purchases for IRAs are titled in the name of the custodian on your behalf, and your metals are stored in an approved depository under your IRA account.

Arguably, gold has the freest market value mechanism of all assets in the world. As such, economic factors determine the price of gold, mainly the decline of the U.S. dollar, or other fiat currencies which it is measured by. Decreases in the value of currency leads to higher prices of gold and greater appreciation for its value as true, honest money. Also, uncertainty in the financial markets such as interest rates, stock prices and political uncertainties generally lead to greater demand for gold and greater appreciation in the price of gold.

Precious metals dealers compete in the marketplace providing different levels of business services, offering a wide variety of gold bullion products, and setting their individual buy and sell prices to reflect competitive marketplace conditions for that particular type of gold item. Therefore, it would seem more accurate to say in practice that dealers make their markets in relation to prices of the most substantial dealers’ market prices rather than simply in relation to a spot gold price.

Monex prides itself on an extremely substantial and reliable two-way, buy/sell marketplace, at highly competitive price levels that are published freely to improve market transparency. The volume of customer transactions of Monex Deposit Company has exceeded $70 billion. When comparing dealers, it makes good sense to consider both buying and selling prices, quality, reliability and the services available for the gold bars and gold coins you desire to acquire before you make a purchase.

Monex does not offer gold bars or gold coins at a spot gold price. The true spot gold price is merely a benchmark per-ounce price for gold, not a price for a particular product, and is a reference price associated with the present month of the COMEX futures contract. In fact, a genuine spot gold price is not truly a quote at all, because it is not where dealers offer to buy or sell, which are their ask and bid prices. Monex makes a market for buying and selling quoted as “Ask” and “Bid” prices. Ask prices for gold products reflect competitive marketplace conditions for a particular type of gold investment item. There are, however, charges that accompany transactions, which include buy/sell charges, shipping or storage fees depending if the customer chooses home or depository delivery. Monex quotes extremely competitive prices for gold bullion depository delivery. Monex publishes buy/sell commission charges, which depend on the size of a transaction. For greater transparency, the Monex marketplace is quoted live online on its Live Prices page or through the powerful Monex Bullion Investor smartphone app available for both Apple and Android smartphones.

It is easy to confirm that Monex offers some of the best prices on gold bars by comparing our prices with those of other dealers. But what sets Monex apart is that we also feature transparent pricing. We publish both ask and bid prices on our website. That “spread” – the difference between our “ask” and “bid” prices – tends to be far less than many other dealers. We also offer lower Atlas Preferred Prices on purchases made with the Monex Atlas Account on several of our bullion and coin products. Call us today to learn more about Monex’s pricing advantages.

Monex does not publish fixed volume-discount tiers. However, clients using the Monex Atlas Account may qualify for preferred buy and sell pricing on select bullion products. Larger transactions are quoted individually by an Account Representative based on order size, market conditions, and product type.

The Monex website and mobile app provide live market pricing that updates routinely throughout the trading day to reflect real-time movements in global gold markets. Prices shown after regular trading hours are marked as “after-hours” quotes. Because the precious metals market changes quickly, all prices are subject to confirmation at the time an order is placed by phone.

Monex quotes Ask and Bid prices that reflect real-world buy and sell rates for specific products. The spot price serves as a benchmark midpoint between these two values. Physical gold bars trade above spot to cover fabrication, handling, and delivery costs, which vary by size, brand, and demand.

Monex ships all precious metal orders via fully insured carriers. Once a package is released to the carrier, a tracking number will be issued. The shipment is insured until the carrier’s delivery scan shows receipt at the address you specified. At that point, responsibility transfers to the buyer. A signature is typically required for delivery. Undeliverable or refused shipments may incur reship or market loss fees. Delivery times vary by destination, product type, and payment method, but are generally within several business days after cleared payment.

If you choose to store gold at home, use a high-quality, fire-rated safe that is anchored securely to a permanent structure and concealed from view. Avoid sharing storage details and maintain a private insurance rider that specifically covers precious metals. For larger holdings, professional vault storage through Monex or other qualified depository is generally the safer option.

Whether you choose to have your metal delivered to your home or stored in a depository custodian's vault, the option is yours. Monex can arrange for investors to store unlimited amounts of gold in a secured third party depository like Brinks or any other depositories we work with. In addition to the gained comfort and satisfaction in knowing that your investment is safely guarded according to industry standards, stored metal provides you with the benefit of being able to liquidate your investment quicker. You may direct Monex to ship your fully paid metal investment at any time.