Crisis Protection Case

Crisis Protection Case: Ten Gold Bars, One Handle, Complete Freedom of Action

Gold is humanity's oldest currency. It has outlasted empires, paper money and countless currency reforms. The Crisis Protection Case from Kettner Edelmetalle brings exactly this trust into a handy format. Inside the silver aluminium case lie ten minted gold bars from Heimerle + Meule, each on its own crisis protection card in credit-card format. Together they add up to 5.98 g of fine gold, spread across five different denominations.

Why so many small bars instead of one large one? Because in times of crisis, it matters less how much gold you have than how flexibly you can use it.

The Contents: What's Inside the Case

• 3 x 1 g gold bars Heimerle + Meule (Kettner Edelmetalle)
• 1 x 1/20 ounce gold bar (approx. 1.56 g) Heimerle + Meule (Kettner Edelmetalle)
• 1 x 0.5 g gold bar Heimerle + Meule (Kettner Edelmetalle)
• 3 x 0.1 g gold bars Heimerle + Meule (Kettner Edelmetalle)
• 2 x 1/100 ounce gold bars (approx. 0.31 g each) Heimerle + Meule (Kettner Edelmetalle)
• 1 x aluminium case for crisis protection cards

The total fine weight is 5.98 g of gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. Each bar is individually packaged. This means you can store, give away or sell it independently of the others.

Graduated Weights: Gold Like Spare Change

The mix is deliberately chosen. The range spans from the 0.1 g bar to the 1/20 ounce bar, allowing you to assemble almost any amount with precision. The mini bars of 0.1 g and 1/100 ounce cover small values, the three 1 g bars form the solid middle ground, and the 1/20 ounce bar is the heaviest piece in the set. Anyone who has ever wondered how to exchange a large bar in an uncertain situation knows the problem: it cannot be divided. With this set, that division has already been done for you.

For private crisis preparedness, this is a strong argument. Small gold bars can be carried discreetly, both in everyday life and when travelling abroad. And they remain what gold has been for thousands of years: a reliable store of value, regardless of the state of paper currencies.

Manufacturer Heimerle + Meule: Fine Gold from the Gold City of Pforzheim

The bars are produced by Heimerle + Meule, Germany's oldest gold and silver refinery. The company was founded in Pforzheim in 1845. Since 3 June 2014, it has been listed on the Good Delivery list of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This internationally recognised proof of quality also makes a later resale easier.

The minted bars bear the inscription HEIMERLE + MEULE and the designation "FINE GOLD 999.9". In addition, there is the round company logo with the founder's name and the year 1845, the respective weight, and the "melter assayer" hallmark.

Crisis Protection Cards in Kettner Design

Each bar is securely fixed to a black-and-gold card bearing the motto "Real money, for 6,000 years." The cards are credit-card sized and feature an RFID-blocking function. So in your wallet, they not only protect the gold but also safeguard your contactless bank cards against unauthorised reading.

The Aluminium Case: Order, Protection and a Striking Presentation

The silver aluminium case is lined with grey fabric on the inside and gives the crisis protection cards a fixed place. The product images show a carrying handle and two combination-lock clasps. This way, all ten cards stay together instead of lying loose in a drawer. The case fits well in a home safe or a bank safe deposit box and also makes an excellent gift.

In Comparison: Crisis Protection Case, Gold Coins and Individual Bars

Of course, there are other ways to put together a crisis protection package. A single 5 g bar has a lower premium per gram but cannot be divided. Small gold coins such as the Vienna Philharmonic or the Britannia are also popular. They carry a face value, but in small denominations they likewise come with a noticeable premium. The Crisis Protection Case deliberately relies on bars made of 999.9 fine gold, with graduated weights and uniform packaging.

• Advantage: Ten individual pieces offer maximum divisibility
• Advantage: Renowned German manufacturer with LBMA Good Delivery status
• Advantage: Protected and well-organised storage in the case
• To note: Small bars carry a higher premium per gram than large bars. That is the price of flexibility.

Anyone looking to build up more gold in the long term can supplement the set well with larger gold bars or add silver, for example in the form of silver coins. But for those who first want to ensure they can act in an emergency, this set is exactly right.

Gold doesn't need to be large to protect you. It just needs to be there when you need it, and be usable in just the right amount.

Preserving Value in Small Units

Physical gold is limited in quantity and cannot be multiplied at will. It is recognised worldwide and has held intrinsic value for thousands of years. For this reason, it is considered a proven building block for preserving purchasing power and hedging against inflation. In Germany, profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. And because each bar exists individually, you decide for yourself when and how much of it to use.

Who Is the Crisis Protection Case Suitable For?

For investors who want to secure part of their wealth in physical gold while remaining flexible with small units. For families who want an emergency reserve within easy reach. For collectors who want to bring together the full range of the Kettner Edition from Heimerle + Meule in one place. And for anyone who wants to give a gift for a birth, wedding or anniversary that lasts. Gold has never been worth nothing. With this case, you have it safely stored and ready to hand at all times.