In January the Royal Mint started manufacturing silver and gold bars for the first time in almost half a century. They come in various weights, from 1g all the way to 100g, giving people the chance to purchase the size they want and invest as much as they like. Each bar will feature the Royal Mint Refinery “RFR” stamp so you can ensure it comes from a reputable supplier.

Typically the Royal Mint is renowned for providing commemorative coins for special events and selling them direct to the public. In 2014 they expanded to start selling bullion coins too due to the high demand for these. They have now taken the step to make bars too and give the general public the opportunity to purchase directly from them.

To reignite the production of bullion coins and bars, the Royal Mint Refinery (RMR) has been modernised to bring it up to the highest standards. The fact that it stopped producing bullion in 1968 means there was a great deal of work to do in this regard. It was also important that the modernisation didn’t take anything away from a trusted name with over 1,000 years of history behind it. The work was a success and has brought a trusted name back to the forefront of the market.

The RMR gold bullion coins and bars are made from 999.9 fine gold so they are comparable to the finest products made in other mints and refineries around the world. They make good investment options but are also favoured by collectors too because of the prestige of the producer. Unfortunately currently you can only purchase them direct from the Mint.

If you’re looking to buy gold bars, you can find a broad selection on our website. We buy products from renowned producers around the world and offer one of the widest selections of bullion in the UK. You can buy securely with us and put your faith in a provider with many years of experience.