In global gold trade, not all bars are equal. Weight, purity, and certification determine whether a bar is accepted by refineries, vaults, or central banks. While AFRICA GOLD exports refined gold grains and 1kg bars, buyers must understand how these align with international standards particularly the LBMA’s Good Delivery specification to avoid confusion during intake.
Common Gold Bar Types in African Export
- 1-Kilogram Bars (32.15 troy ounces)
- Standard output from African refineries
- Purity: 999.9 fineness
- Stamped with refiner mark, serial number, weight, and fineness
- Accepted by all major Middle Eastern and Asian refineries
- Gold Grains or Granules
- Small, bead-like refined gold (same 999.9 purity)
- Easier to assay and transport in small batches
- Common in trial shipments and artisanal supply chains
- LBMA Good Delivery Bars (400 troy ounces / ~12.4 kg)
- The global wholesale standard
- Produced only by LBMA-accredited refiners
- Not typically produced in Africa but African material is often refined into them overseas
AFRICA GOLD does not produce Good Delivery bars itself, but its 1kg bars and grains meet the purity and documentation standards required for conversion into them.
Why Weight Precision Matters
- Refineries deduct payment for underweight bars
- Overweight bars may be rejected if unverified
- All weights must match air waybills and assay certificates exactly
AFRICA GOLD uses calibrated mechanical scales not digital for final verification, as they are less prone to tampering and accepted by customs globally.
Stamping and Traceability
Every 1kg bar exported by AFRICA GOLD includes:
- Serial number (matching chain-of-custody logs)
- Fineness (“999.9”)
- Refiner mark (from PMMC/SABS-approved facility)
- Weight (“1 KG” or “1000g”)
No decorative logos. No marketing text. Only essential data.
Conclusion
Understanding gold bar weights and standards isn’t academic it’s operational. Whether shipping 1kg bars from Accra or grains from Juba, AFRICA GOLD ensures every gram meets global expectations for weight, purity, and traceability. For buyers, this means seamless refinery intake, accurate payment, and zero surprises.
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