1g Gold Bar Every Beginning Has Its Own Magic (Valcambi)

1 Gram Gold Bar “Every Beginning Holds a Magic” by Valcambi

• Investment objective: With gold bars you protect your wealth extremely effectively against the creeping devaluation of money.
• Value preservation: This bar is a reliable store of value that preserves the real substance of your wealth and strengthens it over the years.
• Hedging: Especially in phases of inflation, recession and rampant government debt, you stabilise your wealth with gold.
• Crisis protection: Small bars of this kind serve, in an emergency, as a handy, divisible means of payment and exchange.

The 1g gold bar “Every Beginning Holds a Magic” combines the solid substance of genuine fine gold with a personal touch. What matters here is not the design, but the precious metal: one gram of pure investment gold from the house of Valcambi, whose value is directly linked to the gold price. Anyone who, on a special occasion – a birth, christening, wedding or the start of a new chapter in life – wants not just to offer congratulations but to pass on a lasting asset, gives here fully-fledged investment gold as a gift. As an entry point into physical gold investment and as a solid building block for your inflation hedge, this small gram is ideal.

A tilt image celebrates the beginning – the substance remains fine gold

The transparent motif case is designed as a flip or tilt image: depending on the viewing angle, it shows a lush green tree over a blooming summer meadow with the lettering “Every Beginning” – or a bright red, heart-shaped tree with the words “Holds a Magic”. The phrase alludes to the famous line from Hermann Hesse's poem “Stages” (“Stufen”) and captures every fresh start. As beautiful as the design may be, it merely forms the personal setting. The actual reason for the purchase sits visibly in the centre – the minted fine gold bar bearing the imprint “1 g GOLD 999.9”.

Valcambi – Swiss precision, recognised worldwide

The bar is produced by Valcambi, one of the most renowned refineries in the world. The company was founded in 1961 and manufactures in Balerna, Switzerland, near Chiasso. Valcambi is among the refineries accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) – a seal of quality that stands for the highest standards and international tradability. The Brilliant Uncirculated bar bears the characteristic assay stamp “CHI ESSAYEUR FONDEUR” (French for assayer-smelter) and a fineness of 999.9, i.e. 99.99% pure gold (24 carat). A certificate of authenticity accompanies each piece, documenting weight and fineness.

Why small gold bars are a compelling investment

Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years – a precious metal that has never fallen to zero, because it possesses an intrinsic, physical value. This is precisely where the strength of this gram lies:

• Building wealth in small steps: Acquired gradually, small amounts of gold add up over the years to a considerable fortune.
• High liquidity: The bar can be traded worldwide and can be converted back into cash easily at any time.
• Protection of purchasing power: While fiat money can be multiplied at will by central banks, the supply of gold is naturally limited – a key reason for its long-term value stability.
• Passing on value: Physical gold is well suited as a building block for retirement provision and can be passed down through generations.

From a tax perspective, gold is particularly attractive: profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free, provided at least one year has passed between purchase and sale. It is not without reason that central banks worldwide hold vast gold reserves – a clear sign that even the issuers of paper money place only limited trust in their own fiat system.

Gold has been shining for thousands of years – and it will not lose its shine in the future either. As a hedge against inflation and currency risks, it remains the calm anchor within your wealth.

Comparison: single bar or gold sheet?

Anyone looking for larger quantities of 1g units often turns to the Valcambi CombiBar – a gold sheet or minted sheet in which many 1-gram pieces are joined by thin perforated connectors and can be individually detached. This single bar, “Every Beginning Holds a Magic”, serves a different purpose: it combines the same fine gold substance with a personal message, turning the gift of genuine gold investment into a special moment. Despite the personal occasion, what you acquire here is fully-fledged investment gold – minted fine gold whose value is linked to the gold price.

Key facts at a glance

• Manufacturer: Valcambi (Switzerland)
• Fine weight: 1 g fine gold
• Fineness: 999.9 (24 carat)
• Finish: minted, Brilliant Uncirculated
• Assay stamp: CHI ESSAYEUR FONDEUR
• Face value: none (pure investment product)
• Packaging: transparent motif case as flip/tilt image
• Certificate of authenticity: included