5 oz Gold Bar - Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey is a British company founded in 1817 and one of the most recognized names in precious metals refining. Its JM hallmark — the initials beside crossed hammers — is known to dealers worldwide. The company wound down its gold and silver bar production, so these bars are no longer being made, which is part of why collectors and stackers seek them out.

Five troy ounces of .9999 fine gold, about 155.5 grams. The bar face is stamped FINE GOLD 9999 and 5 OUNCES TROY, along with the JM hallmark and a serial number.

Yes. Gold for a self-directed IRA must be .995 fine or better and produced by an accredited refiner or national government mint. This bar is .9999 fine from Johnson Matthey, an LBMA-accredited refiner, so it qualifies. The metal must be held by an approved depository rather than delivered to you — confirm the process with your custodian.

Premium per ounce. One 5 oz bar costs less per ounce than five separate 1 oz bars, because there is a single bar to cast, stamp, and handle rather than five. If you are buying gold by weight rather than for divisibility, larger bars are the more efficient format.

Divisibility and transaction size. You sell all five ounces at once rather than an ounce at a time, and at current gold prices a 5 oz bar is a five-figure item, so fewer buyers can absorb one. If you want flexibility to sell in pieces, 1 oz bars or Gold Eagles cost more per ounce but move more easily.

Often a small one. Because Johnson Matthey no longer produces bullion bars, supply is finite and the hallmark is widely recognized, so JM bars sometimes trade slightly above a comparable current-production bar. The dependable value is still the five troy ounces of gold — treat any brand premium as upside rather than a promise.

Yes. Johnson Matthey bars carry a serial number stamped on the face. Keep any original packaging or assay card if your bar came with one — matching packaging and serial supports a faster evaluation on resale.

Fully insured, with signature required. A 5 oz gold bar is a high-value item in a small package, so we do not ship it uninsured under any circumstances. Local pickup in Highland, Utah is available at no cost — call or text to arrange it.

Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. A gold bar purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.