subject: Suisse Gold - The Best Gold Bars In The World [print this page] Suisse gold or Swiss gold bars are famous worldwide. Since their introduction over 40 years ago, they have become and remain today an excellent vehicle for private individuals to invest in gold and profit from the current gold bull market.
One of the most important reasons why Suisse gold bars are highly regarded and trusted around the world is because they are manufactured in gold refineries that have met strict quality controls established by the London Bullion Market Association. Such accreditation by the LBMA is widely regarded as the de facto seal of quality.
Given the importance of being accredited by the LBMA it is indeed remarkable that Switzerland is home to 5 such refineries. The minted gold bars produced at the refineries listed below are highly regarded and liquid forms of gold bullion. The top 2 Swiss banks also use these refineries to issue their fully backed gold bars, namely Credit Suisse and UBS.
Valcambi
Based in Balerna, the world famous Valcambi refinery has been listed on the LBMA Good Delivery List since 1968. Valcambi Suisse gold bars and the famous Credit Suisse gold bars are minted here. The assayers logo CHI in a circle and text Essayeur Fondeur authenticates every bar.
Metalor
Listed by the LBMA since 1934 and situated in Marin, Switzerland, 'Metalor Technologies' is understood to be one of the first refineries in the world to be accredited. The assayers logo is MP in a triangle followed by the text Essayeur Fondeur.
Argor-Heraeus
The refinery of Argor-Heraeus has been LBMA accredited since 1961 and is situated in Mendrisio. The United Bank of Switzerland, UBS, issues its UBS Suisse gold bars from here. The assayers mark AH in a circle with the words Argor-Heraeus or Melter Assayer authenticates all UBS bars as well as the refiners own brand bullion.
Cendres & Metaux
Situated in Biel-Bienne, Cendres & Metaux has been included on the LBMA 'Good Delivery' list since 1981. The assayers mark is CM in a circle with words Essayeur Fondeur or CH Bienne.
PAMP
Located in Castel Saint Pietro and listed since 1987, Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux has gained worldwide fame for its highly decorated gold bars. Its famous Lady Fortuna image is instantly recognized and has made PAMP Suisse gold bars highly sought after products. The assayer's logo PAMP and words Essayeur Fondeur authenticate every bar.
In conclusion, this article listed the 5 Swiss refineries whose gold bars meet the high quality standards to be recognized by the worlds most important bullion exchanges including the LBMA. Such recognition is a large part of the reason why Suisse gold bars such as PAMP Suisse and Credit Suisse gold bars are so popular amongst gold investors.
