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5 gram Argor-Heraeus Lunar Dragon 2024 Gold Bar
Out of stockTavex is pleased to offer the Argor-Heraeus 5 gram Lunar Dragon 2024 gold bar. This meticulously crafted ... read more
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Introduction
Tavex is pleased to offer the Argor-Heraeus 5 gram Lunar Dragon 2024 gold bar. This meticulously crafted bar is a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship and renowned quality associated with Argor Heraeus, a world-leading refiner of precious metals. Featuring the iconic Lunar Dragon design, this 5 gram gold bar pays tribute to the powerful and auspicious symbol of the Dragon in Chinese culture.
In the age-old tales, when the Jade Emperor summoned all the animals to name the zodiac signs, the Dragon made its entrance as the fifth in line, but this wasn't by chance… there's a story behind it.
The Dragon, endowed with incredible speed and power, could have easily arrived first, but it opted for an alternative route. Along this detour, it stumbled upon a village in distress and displaying its selfless nature, it brought rain to put out a fire that was destroying their homes; this act, though delaying its arrival, showcased it’s noble character.
People born under the sign of the Dragon possess a captivating combination of confidence, independence, and idealism. They are wise, adventurous, and often exhibit charismatic leadership qualities.
With a strong sense of integrity, they reject dishonorable actions while drawing admiration through their vitality and strength.
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the upcoming year of 2024 will mark the Year of the Wood Dragon, commencing on February 10th, 2024, and concluding on January 28th, 2025.
In celebration of this revered occasion, Argor-Heraeus presents its exclusive Lunar Calendar Series – a collector's delight that pays homage to this ancient tradition while upholding its world-renowned quality guarantee.
The number of these 5 gram fine gold bars is limited to 18’888.
Why Buy
- The gold bars 9999 fine purity is guaranteed. Minted with the finest 99.99% pure gold, this bar guarantees uncompromising quality and investment value. Each bar comes sealed in a protective assay card, certifying its authenticity and assuring you of its genuine origin. This ensures peace of mind for every discerning investor or collector.
- The 5 gram Argor-Heraeus Lunar Dragon 2024 gold bar is the equivalent of savings. With a weight of 5 gram , this gold bar is the perfect start for collectors and investors alike. Its compact size also allows for easy storage and safekeeping.
- The 5 gram Argor-Heraeus Lunar Dragon 2024 gold bar is pure craftsmanship in gold. The bar is struck with intricate details, showcasing the dragon in all its majestic glory, surrounded by elegant patterns. Invest with confidence in this limited edition Argor Heraeus Gold Lunar Dragon Minted Bar, knowing that you are acquiring a piece of artistry and value that will stand the test of time.
History
The Chinese zodiac, used in Taoist cosmology to describe the unique personality traits of each sign, views the Dragon as a symbol of power, energy, and courage. The Year of the Dragon reflects the bold and fortunate spirit of those born under this sign—individuals often perceived as charismatic and protective, with a strong presence and unwavering confidence. The Argor-Heraeus Year of the Dragon gold bar embodies these powerful virtues and makes an ideal gift for those born under this sign, symbolizing authority and good fortune in the refined form of pure gold.
Minted bars refer to the manufacturing process that is applied to create them. The process begins by heating gold material in a furnace until it turns to a molten slurry. During the heating process, all unwanted impurities in the slurry are removed until only molten gold of high purity is left, most often at around 99.99%. The molten gold is then poured into moulds, usually in the shape of large bars, where it cools and solidifies. The solid gold is then inserted into a mill that rolls the gold into panels with a uniform dimension. Afterwards, the gold panels are inserted into a blanking press that punches blanks out of the gold panels. The next step involves the weighing of each gold blank to ensure that it is neither underweight nor overweight and those that pass this test are then polished for them to obtain a shiny surface. The last stage involves the minting process where the gold blank is inserted into a minting press that presses its die with huge force to transfer the design from the die onto the gold blank. The result is a minted bar. The newly minted gold bar is then inspected before being sealed in a transparent tamper-proof protective package.
Argor-Heraeus is one of Switzerland’s and the world’s largest precious metals refineries. Argor-Heraeus is located near the Italian border, and also to the locations of two of Switzerland’s other giant precious metals refineries - Valcambi and PAMP. This refinery is jointly owned by the Austrian Mint, German industrial and precious metals group Heraeus, German commercial bank Commerzbank, and Argor-Heraeus management.
Argor-Heraeus traces its routes back to the establishment of the Argor SA refinery in 1951 in Chiasso in the Swiss Canton of Ticino. The Argor-Heraeus group employs approximately 320 people. The group’s headquarters and precious metals refinery are located in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
The Argor-Heraeus refinery in Mendrisio processes and refines gold, silver, platinum and palladium from mining sources, scrap / recyclable sources and also transforms good delivery bars into smaller bars. The refinery refines gold up to 99.99% and 99.999% purities, silver up to 99.9%, and platinum and palladium 99.95%. Argor-Heraeus’ customer base from over 50 countries, including mining companies, trading houses, bullion banks central and commercial banks, mints, jewellery and watch companies and industrial consumers.
According to its 2014 corporate responsibility report, the Argor-Heraeus refinery has an annual gold refining capacity of 350 – 400 tonnes. Like all Swiss precious metals refineries, licensed assayers (essayeurs jurés), accredited by the Swiss Central Office for Precious Metals Control, work with the Argor-Heraeus refinery to ensure that the precious metals assays of the metals output from the refinery meet the strict quality standards laid down by the Office for Precious Metals Control.
Argor-Heraeus is one of only five refinery members of the London Bullion Market Associations (LBMA) good delivery referee panel, which assists the LBMA is maintaining quality standards of refinery members worldwide. Argor-Heraeus is also a full member of the LBMA. Argor-Heraeus wholesale gold bars have been accredited as good delivery since 1961, while its silver bars have been good delivery since 1961.
Argor-Heraeus is also a member of “Association Suisse des Fabricants et Commerçants de Métaux Précieux” (ASFCMP), the Swiss Association of Precious Metals Manufacturers and Traders.
Tavex Group is official dealer of Argor-Heraeus since 2023.
Product weight in grams
5
Gold weight in grams
5
Fineness
999.9
Gold weight in troy ounces
0.16075
Length
23
Width
14
Thickness
0.9
Manufacturer
Argor-Heraeus, Switzerland
Obverse
The obverse includes the refinery seal and the identifying inscriptions, including country, weight and purity.
Reverse
The reverse features a Chinese dragon design, clasping a pearl in one of its claws with the chinese character of Dragon.
Packaging
Transparent PET blister with numbered certificate.
Certificate of authenticity
Serial number, which is engraved on gold bar, is duplicated on certificate.
Delivery
When you place an order through our online store, you can choose to have your products delivered by FAN Courier or to pick them up in person at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj.
Delivery by FAN Courier: after we have received and confirmed your payment, the products will be shipped within 24 hours. The delivery time is within 1-5 business days. FAN Courier will contact you by phone.
Pick-up from Tavex offices: you are welcome to come and collect your products at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj, on the same day we have received your payment.
In both cases, you must bring a valid ID to collect the products. Please note that the payer, customer and recipient must be the same person.
Insurance
The package is fully insured and, in the extremely unlikely event that the package is lost or damaged, we will resend the items or refund your money.
Packaging
Products are wrapped in protective packaging and placed in a discreet, unbranded package.
Shipment Tracking
Once the products have been packaged and dispatched, you will receive instructions and a code to track the shipment.
Delays
In the event of a delay in delivery, or if the product you ordered is out of stock, we will always contact you by email to provide you with delivery details.
Shipping Cost
Tavex provides fast, easy and secure shipping for all orders placed online. For orders with a total value of over 100 lei, shipping is free.
High stock availability
Most Tavex products are always in stock and therefore Tavex can deliver quickly and pick up on the same day at top prices on the market. Tavex is the official partner of the world’s largest mints, such as Perth Mint Australia, Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), China Great Wall Coins Investments Ltd., PAMP Suisse and Valcambi refineries – market leaders in gold bullion production – but also of many other gold refineries and dealers.
Same-day product pickup
You can visit of our offices to benefit from a free consultation or to find out more details about a specific product. If you purchase online, you can pick up your purchased products on the same day that the payment is processed.
Low prices
Thanks to over 25 years of experience and large transaction volumes, Tavex can offer you the best prices on the market. At the same time, you can maximize your return on investment due to the low margins and spreads operated by Tavex.
