Price Comparison Against Other UK Bullion Dealers - Updated at 15-Dec-2024 12:06

Qty	Chards (Excl Delivery)	Chards (Inc Delivery)	B*	A	BB	GER
1	£2,168.87	£2,175.87	£2,221.00	£2,176.28	£2,206.07	£2,193.10
5	£2,167.82	£2,170.42	£2,217.00	£2,170.75	£2,199.07	£2,191.00
10	£2,166.77	£2,168.77	£2,213.00	£2,169.06	£2,199.07	£2,188.90
20	£2,165.72	£2,167.42	£2,211.00	£2,167.82	£2,199.07	£2,182.50
50	£2,164.67	£2,166.33	£2,207.00	£2,166.68	£2,199.07	£2,180.50
100	£2,163.63	£2,165.34	£2,204.00	£2,165.69	£2,199.07	£2,180.50

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1 oz Gold Bullion Bar | Specification

These bars are struck in 999.9 fine gold and are sealed in a card. Each 1 oz gold bullion bar features a unique serial number.

This Certified 1 oz gold bar from Metalor is part of a wide range of investment gold products from Metalor that is available at low premiums from Chards.

Interested in a cheaper alternative, please see our pre-owned 1 oz gold Metalor bars

See our range of gold bullion bars from Metalor

Gold Bullion Bars

We offer a wide variety of gold bullion bars for purchase, including both new and pre-owned bars from renowned refiners worldwide, such as the Royal Mint, Metalor, and Perth Mint.

These bars, typically made of pure gold, offer a tangible and secure way to own precious metal, making them a popular choice among investors worldwide.

How Much Does 1 Oz Weigh in Troy Ounces?

One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, often rounded up to 31.1035g, and serves as the standard unit for measuring and pricing precious metals.

This gold bar can be compared to a 1-ounce Britannia gold coin issued by The Royal Mint, as both contain 1 troy ounce of gold. The Royal Mint also offers smaller gold coins, such as the full sovereign, which weighs 0.2354 troy ounces.

Who Are Metalor?

Metalor, established in 1852 in Le Locle, Switzerland, has a rich history in the precious metal industry. The company was originally founded under the name Martin de Pury & Cie and specialised in smelting and rolling gold for the production of watch cases.

In 2016, the company was acquired by Tanaka Kikinzoku, a family-owned Japanese company established in 1885. Tanaka Kikinzoku is also a world leader in precious metals refining and manufacturing, with 3,500 employees. Both Metalor and Tanaka Kikinzoku are also among the five Referees at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM).

Over time, the company expanded its operations and now offers a wide range of refining services for gold, silver, and other precious metals, as well as a variety of gold and silver products such as bars, coins, and granules.

Note To Potential Investors

Our advice usually follows that for a pure investment purchase you should compare premiums and go for the lowest possible. These are often, but not always, on coins rather than bars.

Remember that coins also have an advantage when you come to sell as you can sell part of your collection. Say for instance you have 30 gold 1 oz coins instead of a 1kg gold bar. You can sell say 5 of these when the price is right and it suits you whereas you would have to part with the full gold bar in a single transaction.

Obverse

The obverse of the bar features the Metalor logo at the top, followed by centred text that reads:

1 ounce
999.9
FINE GOLD
"Unique Serial Number"

The bottom of the obverse shows a unique DataMatrix code, with Metalor's assay mark - 'MP' in a triangle with the words "ESSAYEUR FONDEUR".

Reverse

The reverse of the bar features the element of gold "Au" on the periodic table and includes a depication of a recycing tree as there is 5 recycling logs that go around a tree bark/braches that act as the leafs. The bottom of the bar includes the text that reads as:

Responsible Refining ™

Specification

Metal	Gold
Weight / Size	1 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1
Fineness / Carat	0.9999 / 24
Mint / Brand	Metalor

2024 Christmas Opening Hours and Despatch Dates

General

Tuesday 24th December 2024 - Phone lines 9:30 - 14:00 (Last showroom appointment 12:00pm - Collections Only).
Wednesday 25th December 2024 - Wednesday 1st January 2025 - Closed (Urgent enquiries will still be answered during this time).
Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Normal Business Hours.
All orders placed between Friday 20th December 2024 and Wednesday 1st January 2025 will be despatched between 2nd - 5th January 2025.

Hatton Garden

Closed 20th December 2024 - 5th January 2025 inclusive.

Christmas Despatch 2024

Last despatch date for UKSTANDARD orders in time for Christmas – Monday 16th December.
Last despatch date for UKSPECIAL orders over £5,000 in time for Christmas – Wednesday 18th December.
Last despatch date for UKSPECIAL orders below £5,000 in time for Christmas & UKSTANDARDS orders not in time for Christmas – Friday 20th December.

Internationals

Last despatch date for international orders in time for Christmas – Monday 2nd December.
Last despatch date for all internationals – Monday 16th December.

Distance Buy-Ins

Distance Buy Ins (DBI) – Last despatch date for DBI packaging – Packaging shipped out Monday 16th to arrive with customer Tuesday 17th to be collected by DPD Wednesday 18th to arrive with us Thursday 19th.

New Year

First despatch date in the New Year – Thursday 2nd January 2025.

Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6.

Orders under £60

Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

Full delivery information can be found by clicking here.

Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products.

Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee.

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out.

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

View our full Terms & Conditions.

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Mark Richard Owen-Jones

“I was really happy with your speed and efficiency from the day ordered to the day I received my order took 2 days ”

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Darryl Mead

“They were responsive when I had questions.”

John Ward

“Excellent service as usual Always a pleasure to deal with Chards Look forward to many more transactions in the future”

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KDP

“Shame there are no 6 star to give Chard. Excellent and rapid advice on the phone, amazingly fast delivery. ”

Harry Taylor

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Alan Cotterill

“Fast, tracked,and efficient service. Quality goods too.”

James Wilson

“Very good service, prompt delivery.”

John Sutcliffe

“Very fast and efficient service with great prices”

Quantity	Premium %	Price Per Item	Total	Total	Est UK Delivery
1	3.35	£2,168.93	£2,168.93	£2,168.93 Price Per Item: £2,168.93 Est UK Delivery £7.00	£7.00
5	3.3	£2,167.88	£10,839.40	£10,839.40 Price Per Item: £2,167.88 Est UK Delivery £13.00	£13.00
10	3.25	£2,166.84	£21,668.40	£21,668.40 Price Per Item: £2,166.84 Est UK Delivery £20.00	£20.00
20	3.2	£2,165.79	£43,315.80	£43,315.80 Price Per Item: £2,165.79 Est UK Delivery £34.00	£34.00
50	3.15	£2,164.74	£108,237.00	£108,237.00 Price Per Item: £2,164.74 Est UK Delivery £83.00	£83.00
100+	3.1	£2,163.69	£216,369.00	£216,369.00 Price Per Item: £2,163.69 Est UK Delivery £170.60	£170.60

Metalor 1 oz Minted Gold Bullion Bar