Types
Gold bars are classified into two different types, cast and minted, based on their method of manufacturing. Cast bars are made by pouring molten gold into an ingot mold to shape the gold product. Minted bars are made from gold blanks that have been hand cut to the required dimensions from a flat piece of gold. Markings are almost always applied by presses.
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1 oz diffractive kinebar
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Imperial Chinese sycee
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A 2oz 99.90% pure Engelhard poured gold bar
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