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What are the Dimensions of APMEX 1 Ounce Gold Bars? 

APMEX gold bars are just under 50 millimeters (about 1.97 in) long at 49.96 mm and 29.96 mm (about 1.18 in) wide. Their thickness should be 1.6 mm (about 0.06 in).  

The blue assay card that the bar is shipped with measures 2.5 inches by 3.25 inches and details the .9999 gold purity of the bar. 

Who Makes APMEX Gold Bars? 

APMEX 1 ounce gold bars are produced by Valcambi, a precious metal refinery based in Switzerland that was founded in 1961. Valcambi was founded in Balerna in the southeastern part of Switzerland.  

Valcambi established itself as one of the precious metals leaders due to its advanced refinement methods and a commitment to high-quality gold and silver products. 

What Makes APMEX Gold Bars Special? 

APMEX gold bars are available in sizes from a single gram, up through one ounce and to 1 kilogram. No matter what your investment budget is, there is an affordable APMEX gold bar.  

The design of APMEX gold bars is simple yet elegant and features the APMEX logo, along with the weight and purity of the gold bar. The price of an APMEX gold bar is determined by the live spot price of gold, as well as manufacturing, transportation, and other associated overhead costs that are factored into the premium, which is the amount over the spot price that you pay. 

Quick Guides to Investing

Step 1:

Why Buy Physical Gold and Silver?

If you are concerned about the volatility of the stock market, you’re not alone. The extreme highs and lows of the stock market often lead investors towards safe-haven assets, like bullion. Historically, the Precious Metals market has an inverse relationship with the stock market, meaning that when stocks are up, bullion is down and vice versa.

Step 2:

How Much Gold and Silver Should You Have?

This question is one of the most important for investors to answer. After all, experts suggest limits on how much of any types of investments should go into a portfolio. After deciding to purchase and own Precious Metals and considering how much money to allocate, one can then think about how much and what to buy at any point in time.

Step 3:

Which Precious Metals Should I Buy?

With the frequent changes in the market and countless Precious Metal products available, choosing investments can be difficult. Some want Gold or Silver coins, rounds or bars while others want products that are valuable because of their design, mintage or other collectible qualities. Also, collectors may shop for unique sets and individual pieces for their collections.

Step 4:

When to Buy Gold & Silver

After considering why, how much, and what Precious Metals products to buy, an investor’s next step is when to buy them. This decision requires an understanding of market trends and the impact of economic factors on precious metal prices.

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