Buy Umicore gold

At GoldRepublic, you can easily buy physical Umicore gold bars: LBMA certified, 100% physical and insured, stored in high-security vaults in Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Zurich. Umicore is one of the most reliable and respected smelters in the world. Thanks to our buyback guarantee, you can sell your gold at any time at the current market price.

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What is Umicore?

Umicore is a listed Belgian company with a rich history in the precious metals industry. Founded in 1806, the company is now known worldwide for its high-quality gold and silver products and its strong focus on sustainability.

Umicore produces precious metals that meet the strict quality standards of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the international hallmark for purity and reliability.

In addition to gold, Umicore silver and platinum are also popular among investors. All precious metals are mined and processed in a socially responsible manner, with respect for people and the environment. This makes Umicore a reliable choice for those who want to invest sustainably in physical gold, silver or platinum.

Why is Umicore gold so reliable?

The reliability of Umicore gold is due to three key factors: quality, transparency and sustainability.

LBMA certification
Every Umicore gold bar with a certificate meets the LBMA's Good Delivery standards. This means a guaranteed purity of at least 99.99% gold. Each bar has a unique serial number, weight and official Umicore stamp.
Full traceability
Umicore adheres to the Responsible Gold Code, which ensures that the origin of the gold is fully traceable. This means you can be sure that your investment comes from ethically responsible sources.
Corporate social responsibility
Umicore invests in recycling and sustainable production. Most of Umicore's gold is extracted from recycled precious metals, without harmful mining practices.

What are the advantages of Umicore gold?

Excellent tradability
Umicore gold bars are recognised and traded worldwide. Whether you want to buy or sell, you benefit from high liquidity and transparent market prices.
Ethically produced
Umicore sets the standard for corporate social responsibility in the precious metals industry. Choosing Umicore means choosing sustainability.
Accessible to every investor
Through GoldRepublic, you can start investing in Umicore gold from as little as one gram or a deposit of £50. You can choose to buy a whole bar or co-own a gold bar. Saving gold is also an option. This involves investing in gold on a regular basis (every week, fortnight or month).
Secure and insured storage
Your Umicore gold remains your property, but is stored securely in heavily guarded vaults at Brink's or Loomis. Your property is insured against damage and theft.

In what weights is Umicore gold available?

At GoldRepublic, you can choose from a variety of Umicore gold bars. Some popular sizes are:

Umicore 10 gram gold bar
Umicore 20 gram gold bar
Umicore 50 gram gold bar
Umicore 100 gram gold bar
Umicore 250 gram gold bar
Umicore 500 gram gold bar
Umicore 1000 gram gold bar
Umicore 12,5 kg gold bar

All Umicore gold bars come with a certificate, serial number and purity stamp (999.9/1000). You can purchase them as a whole bar or acquire partial co-ownership via your GoldRepublic account.

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Frequently asked questions

Is buying gold a wise choice?

Buying gold can be a wise choice, especially in times of economic uncertainty or inflation. Historically, gold has retained its value well and offers protection against declining currency purchasing power. In addition, physical gold is a tangible asset that you can keep outside the financial system...

What should I look out for when buying physical gold?

At GoldRepublic, you can buy whole gold bars or become a co-owner of a bar. If you become a co-owner, you pay NO bar reservation fees and you may be allocated anew bar every day. Legally, this makes no difference. You are still the(co-)owner of physical gold. The gold is delivered to you. You still know which bar you own (based on the bar number). Only in the event that, due to extreme circumstances, GoldRepublic is no longer able to provide its services, will you have to agree with the co-owners on what to do with the bar (sell or melt it down). If you reserve your own bar, this is not the case.

Are gold bars exempt from VAT?

Yes, investment gold is exempt from VAT in the United Kingdom and throughout the European Union. This exemption applies to gold bars with a purity of at least99.5% (24 carats). All gold bars you purchase through GoldRepublic must meet these conditions and are therefore exempt from VAT.

Do I have to declare gold as an asset to the tax authorities?

In the Netherlands, you must declare physical gold that you own as assets in box 3 of your tax return. The reference date used for this is 1 January of the tax year for which you are filing your return. This means you declare the value of your gold on 1 January, based on the gold price on that day. However, always check with your tax adviser to see what applies to your personal situation.