{"product_id":"1-oz-platinum-bar-argor-heraeus-carded","title":"1 oz Platinum Bar - Argor-Heraeus (Carded)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1 oz Platinum Bar - Argor-Heraeus (Carded) is a platinum bar. The listed metal amount is 1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefining, assaying and bar-making provide a way to describe precious metal independently of a coin’s denomination. Recognized bullion markets developed around stated weights, purity standards and manufacturer identification. Small retail bars are a different physical format from the large ingots used in wholesale settlement, even when the same refiner produces both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bar’s markings and any named artwork identify the product format, while the manufacturer, fineness and weight identify its material specification. Designs can emphasize a logo, decorative subject or a more functional stamped presentation. A variable-brand or variable-design offering does not promise the exact artwork of a representative photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argor-Heraeus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e PT1AHER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing and presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasting shapes molten metal in a mold, while minting applies a design to a prepared blank. Poured or cast surfaces can show texture from manufacture; a minted bar can have more regular design detail. An assay package records product information and is different from a graded coin holder. The presence of a card or sealed wrapper does not assign the bar an MS70 or Proof 70 grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails of this version\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe packaging terms in this product identify what is offered. A box and COA refer to a presentation box and certificate of authenticity; carded or sealed refers to the stated package. Alternative terms joined by a slash describe permitted formats rather than a promise that every package type is included together. Packaging and a third-party numeric grade are different attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the named maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArgor’s history began in Switzerland in 1951. Its development combines refining, assaying and manufacturing, which are different stages of turning precious metal into a finished product. A refinery determines and processes metal composition, while a bar’s weight, markings and packaging identify the individual offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWeight, format and physical form\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coin-shaped round, an ingot and loose grain are different ways of presenting metal. Their dimensions, surface design and packaging can differ even when the total stated metal amount is similar. A privately manufactured bullion product also does not acquire a government face value merely by using an eagle, a royal portrait or another familiar symbol. Identifying the physical form prevents an artistic theme from being mistaken for a monetary issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"kz-product-sources\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lbma.org.uk\/good-delivery\/about-good-delivery\"\u003eMint or manufacturer reference\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.argor-heraeus.com\/en\/about\/heritage\/\"\u003eMint or manufacturer reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kzoo Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52522095640871,"sku":"PT1AHER","price":1738.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5046\/7367\/files\/media_b600bc74-5b7a-4166-b45d-ff302c8d8327.jpg?v=1793737324","url":"https:\/\/kzoobullion.com\/products\/1-oz-platinum-bar-argor-heraeus-carded","provider":"Kzoo Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}