20 gram Platinum Bar - Argor-Heraeus (In Assay)
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What ships: one 20 gram Argor-Heraeus platinum bar, .9995 fine, sealed in its original tamper-evident assay card with the assayer's certification. Keep the seal intact — it is what lets a future buyer verify the bar without retesting it.
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Bar Specifications
| Metal | Platinum |
| Weight | 20 grams (approximately 0.643 troy oz) |
| Purity | .9995 fine |
| Refiner | Argor-Heraeus, Switzerland |
| Accreditation | LBMA-accredited refiner |
| Packaging | Sealed assay card with assayer certification |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Face value | None (not legal tender) |
| IRA eligible | Yes — .9995 fine from an accredited refiner |
Argor-Heraeus is a Swiss refinery in Mendrisio and one of the LBMA-accredited names whose bars trade worldwide without additional testing. That recognition is most of what separates a branded Swiss bar from an unmarked one on resale — the metal content is the same, but a known refiner's seal is faster and cheaper for the next buyer to trust.
At 20 grams, this bar is about two-thirds of a troy ounce, so it is a lower entry point than a full ounce of platinum. Smaller bars carry a higher premium per ounce, though, so if your goal is the lowest cost per ounce of platinum, the 1 oz platinum bar is the better buy. Platinum also trades in a thinner market than gold or silver, which means wider spreads and more price movement — worth knowing before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
20 grams of .9995 fine platinum, which is approximately 0.643 troy ounces. Platinum is priced per troy ounce, so a 20 gram bar costs roughly two-thirds the price of a one troy ounce bar plus its premium.
The bar is sealed in a tamper-evident plastic card printed with its weight, purity, and the assayer's certification. The seal is the refiner's guarantee of what is inside, and keeping it intact is what lets a future buyer verify the bar without retesting it.
Argor-Heraeus is a Swiss precious metals refinery based in Mendrisio, accredited by the London Bullion Market Association. Their bars are recognized and traded worldwide, which is the main reason a branded Swiss bar resells more easily than an unmarked one.
Yes. Platinum for a self-directed IRA must be at least .9995 fine and produced by an accredited refiner or national government mint. This bar is .9995 fine from Argor-Heraeus, an LBMA-accredited refiner, and it ships sealed in assay — the packaging custodians and depositories prefer. Confirm the process with your IRA custodian before purchasing, since the metal must be held by an approved depository rather than delivered to you.
Platinum is rarer than gold and has significant industrial demand, particularly in automotive catalytic converters. It trades independently of gold and silver, so some buyers hold it to diversify a metals position rather than to replace gold. It is also a thinner market, which means wider spreads and more price volatility.
Lower entry cost. A 20 gram bar is about two-thirds of a troy ounce, so it is a smaller commitment per bar than a full ounce. The tradeoff is premium — smaller bars cost more per ounce of platinum than larger ones, so if you want the lowest cost per ounce, buy the 1 oz bar instead.
No. An intact assay card is part of what the bar is worth. Once the seal is broken, a buyer has to verify the bar independently, which can slow a sale or reduce what you are offered. Store it sealed.
Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. A platinum bar purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.
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