Platinum Bar

Buy Platinum Bars Online 

Platinum bars are an excellent way of stacking and investing in Platinum bullion to grow your investment portfolio! Platinum bars make for a perfect investment opportunity, as it is rarer than Gold and also has a lot of real world industrial use. AU Bullion is proud to be a leading name in the precious metals industry in Canada, and we are your one stop shop for all your Platinum bullion investments! 

Platinum Bars

Similar to Gold Bars and Silver Bars, Platinum bars are all produced by refineries around the world. If you are someone who likes government issued coins, then these are an excellent way to invest. These bars do not have a face value like coins but are valued based on their weight and platinum content. Additionally, Platinum bars tend to have lower premiums than coins, making them a great go to when investing.

The Unique Appeal of Platinum Bars

Platinum, known for its rarity and durability, is an excellent investment choice. Platinum coins, in particular, offer a tangible asset that can be appreciated not just for their material worth but also for their craftsmanship. They are always highly sought after by both collectors and investors.

Secure and Insured Online Transactions 

If you would like to invest in Platinum bullion but are unable to visit one of our offices to purchase in-store, you can always purchase your Platinum bullion online! All online transactions are secure and shipments are all insured for your safety. We also offer free shipping on all orders over $500, so you can take advantage of no added fees!

Platinum Bars – FAQs

1. What are platinum bars?

Bars of platinum are investment-grade pieces of bullion refined to high fineness and pressed or cast into bar shapes. They are appreciated for their content of precious metal and for their status as one of the diversifying assets besides silver and gold.

2. What kind of platinum bars are sold at AU Bullion?

We stock an extensive array of platinum bars from globally recognized mints and refineries, such as:

• PAMP Suisse
• Credit Suisse
• Valcambi Suisse
• Argor Heraeus
• Johnson Matthey
• Asahi Refining

Bars are also of numerous weights and finishes, including sealed assay bars and cast bars.

3. How are the platinum bars pure?

Our platinum bars are generally .9995 fine platinum (99.95% pure), which is the standard of the platinum bullion marketplace. Purity details are stamped on the bar itself and are also noted on each of our product pages.

4. In what sizes are your platinum bars offered?

We offer platinum bars of differing sizes for differing investor requirements:

• Fractional bars: 1 gram, 5 gram, and 10 gram
• Standard bars: 1 oz.
• Larger bars: 100 gram and above (subject to availability)

5. Do platinum bars come with assay certificates?

Yes. Smaller weights of platinum bars below 1 oz are typically encapsulated within assay cards, assuring weight, purity, and authenticity. Larger cast bars are not encapsulated with their own assay certificate but are stamped with their information on the face of the bar.

6. How are bars of platinum stored?

Small bars: In tamper-evident assay cards, sealed

Larger bars: Boxed or individually wrapped bars AU Bullion sends all bars of platinum with secure and discreet packaging.

7. Should you purchase platinum bars?

Yes. One of the least abundant precious metals, platinum enjoys immense application in automotive, jewelry, and clean energy, among others. Several investors include platinum bars as part of their investment portfolio to diversify beyond the likes of silver and gold.

8. How are platinum bars priced?

Pricing is according to:

• Current spot price of platinum
• Refiner or mint premiums
• Bar size and accessibility

As platinum is scarcer than silver and gold, premiums will also differ based on the prevailing market situation.

9. Can platinum bars be resold back to AU Bullion?

Yes. AU Bullion will buy all sizes and brands of platinum bars at prevailing market prices. Call for the current purchase price.

10. You transport bars of platinum to the United States and Canada?

Yes. All of our bars of platinum are mailed fully insured, tracked, and unobtrusively packaged within the United States and Canada.

11. Am I taxed on platinum bars?

In Canada, investment-grade platinum bars with 99.95%+ purity are typically GST/HST exempt. 

12. How do I store platinum bars?

To safeguard your investment:

• Keep assay-sealed bars stored in their original package
• Keep bigger bars safe in protective sleeves or boxes
• Make use of your house safe or safety deposit box for security 
• For larger holdings, AU Bullion also has professional storage choices