Buy Platinum Bars

Buying Platinum Bars has become more and more popular over the last few decades, this despite the precious metal being around twenty times as rare as its gold counterpart. Prices have fluctuated in recent years, with gold surpassing its value as recently as 2014, but it is typically more valuable in its various forms , including jewellery, than other investment products of its type.

Although there are some platinum bullion coins, such as the American Platinum Eagle, first minted in the late 1990’s, the most common form of investment comes in bars. The purity of these bars will depend on who minted the product, but the most reliable world mints typically produce a purity of 0.9999% in recent decades. This is partly due to improvements in the refinement process and the fact that mining has increased the quantity precious metal.

The majority of the world’s platinum is found in South Africa, which has long been at the forefront of mining techniques and also has large deposits of other precious metals, including gold. The most common weights of platinum bars are 1oz, 10oz and 1kg, although there are various other sizes produced by mints around the world. The most renowned world mints produce purity of 0.9999%, which must be stored correctly and handled with care if they are to maintain their value.

Like all precious metals, platinum bars are subject to forgeries and inferior products. It is therefore essential that the vendor is of high renown and its products are verified by the relevant authorities. With several decades experience, goldinvestments.co.uk is one of the UK’s most trusted and experienced vendors. All our products are stamped and verified by the relevant mints and authorities, including the London Bullion Market Association. Feel free to contact us with any questions at our London based office.