Perth mint started selling 1/2 oz cast bars again.

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    black5wan Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Small bars big news for those seeking affordable gold
    We are pleased to announce 1/2oz cast barsmade from 99.99% pure gold have been reintroduced for sale by The Perth Mint.

    The choice of many investors as a result of their low sales premium, cast bars currently come in eight sizes ranging from 1/2oz to 50oz.

    Offering a particularly attractive price point for many buyers, the button sized 1/2oz bullion bar features the Mint’s swan logo – our London Bullion Market Association accredited stamp. The back of the bar is engraved with its purity and weight.

    http://www.perthmintbullion.com/au/Buy-Gold-Bars/1_2oz-Cast.aspx
     
    black5wan, Sep 27, 2017
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    black5wan Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Feeling sorry for the people, who all invested in these bars for rarity factor. :(
     
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    JOHNLGALT Well-Known Member

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    That will fill a hole that was in my accumulation program.
    I especially like the 9999 content and the fact there is no currency denomination on them.
    Now all we need is a reasonable price for them.
     
    JOHNLGALT, Sep 27, 2017
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    half ounce gold is a good size to accumulate.
     
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    Have to say they look nicer with the new logo compared to the vintage one.
     
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    alor Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    how do they stamp the gold.
    any video of how it's made?
     
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    JOHNLGALT Well-Known Member

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    I don't know if this is what you are after. alor.

    HALF OZ.jpg
     
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    Look nice with the new logo. Seems like my nagging finally paid off.
     
    Captain Kookaburra, Sep 28, 2017
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    Great news.

    I wonder if it indicates growing demand or may be even a shift in demand/collectibility
    for poured buttons vs Certipacked bars.
     
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    alor Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    market place has doubt on carded gold, (the touch was missing :rolleyes:)

    now we can have the hold in hand back :D
     
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    Silverthorn is right on the money about half Oz being a good size.
    I would much rather have 2 halfs than one whole in my hand.
    I have always had a reserve nagging in my head when spending 2k on a little bar but for some reason find the nagging is not there when buying halfs.
     
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    Problem is you pay double the premium for the same oz of gold
     
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    Will be getting a few as funds become available over the next few months.

    My wishlist includes an Australian 1/20th Kangaroo coin similar to the Chinese Lunar coins of that denomination ($5) if Perth Mint ever makes them.

    I wouldn't mind adding a couple of dozen or so even if the premium hurts. - about $108 each at the moment. (Chinese coin).
     
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    I contacted PB last week to see when they will stock these, surprisingly they didn't know anything about them but the said their 'stock manager' will look into it and get back to me.
    Got word back today it will be in stock within 2 weeks.
     
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    JOHNLGALT Well-Known Member

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    I did a GGL search on PB, couldn't find anything I recognised. Please explain - HER AGAIN, lol.

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    StewyD32 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Thought I was on your ignore list. Lol :p

    PB is a shorted term on here for Perth Bullion
     
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    Thought I was on your ignore list. Lol :p

    You'll never know who is on my IGNORE list Stewy. Thanks for the Reply. _JLG.
     
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    Hi all, has anyone else heard when or even seen the new bars at any other retail store? I'm specifically interested in Sydney but please share from around the country.
     
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    PB now has them in stock according to the website.
    Even if you are in Sydney it may almost be the same price as they are good on postage.
     
    StewyD32, Oct 16, 2017
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