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Physical Gold Sales & Delivery

Gold bars sales and delivery execution for qualified investors and corporate counterparties.
Commercial authority located in Oman. Logistics coordination through Hong Kong infrastructure.

Official Supplier of Heraeus Precious Metals

Golden Ark Reserve is an official supplier of Heraeus Precious Metals for refinery-origin precious metals products.

Heraeus Precious Metals is part of the Heraeus Group, whose industrial origins date to 1851. Today is a global leader in the precious metals industry, covering the full value chain from trading and refining to bullion products and recycling.

We supply gold bars bearing the stamps of Heraeus Ltd (Hong Kong) and Argor-Heraeus SA (Switzerland), which is part of the Heraeus Group and is internationally recognized for LBMA Good Delivery refinery standards.

Wholesale Physical Gold — Execution Facts

Physical gold sales and delivery execution for qualified investors and corporate counterparties under documented sale agreements and compliance onboarding.

  • Allocated Bars

    Ownership attaches to specific, serial-numbered bars — identified physical metal, not a claim on a pooled or unallocated balance. Each bar is fixed to a recorded Allocation Record, keeping title traceable to an identified object at every stage.

  • 51 Vault Locations

    Allocated third-party storage is available across multiple vault jurisdictions, giving a choice of placement rather than a single fixed site. The network supports bar allocation, physical inspection, and release for delivery when a holding is moved.

  • 100+ Countries

    Physical delivery and collection are coordinated through Brink's Global Services, which states coverage across more than 100 countries. Routes run on defined Incoterms with carrier authorization, so cross-border movement stays documented end to end.

  • 50M$+

    Transport runs under Brink's contract terms, with defined liability of up to USD 50 million per shipment. That liability applies to the physical movement itself, giving the transit leg a set risk ceiling.

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Explore Purchase Process

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Access the main section covering how a physical gold transaction is structured, from product format selection and commercial terms to payment confirmation, bullion allocation, ownership documentation, and delivery or vault placement options. The section also outlines the main execution stages, supporting records, and onboarding requirements relevant to qualified investors and corporate counterparties.

Delivery and Vault Placement Options

Client Contracted Custody by Brinks

Learn More: Client Contracted Custody by Brinks

Third-party vault placement may be arranged through Brink’s where selected for the transaction. Storage jurisdiction, operator route, and supporting records are confirmed within the execution structure.

Delivery to 100+ Countries by Brinks

Learn More: Delivery to 100+ Countries by Brinks

International delivery and collection may be coordinated through Brink’s where engaged for the selected route. Brink’s states that Brink’s Global Services provides premium solutions and logistical support in over 100 countries.

Defined Ownership Structure & Liquidity Framework

Acquisition of 400 oz and 1 kg gold bars through documented sale agreements with allocated ownership records and defined resale mechanisms.

Documented Title Transfer

Legal title passes under a formal sale agreement to specific, serial-numbered bars — never a claim against a pooled or unallocated balance. Each bar is recorded by refiner mark, weight, fineness, and serial number in an Allocation Record, issued as part of the transaction Evidence Set.

Allocated Bar Identification

Every purchase is matched to identified refinery-origin bars — Heraeus or Argor-Heraeus SA — in 1 kg or 400 oz format. Serial numbers are verified against the refiner’s assay and mark, with 400 oz bars meeting LBMA Good Delivery (minimum fineness 995). The bar-to-owner link stays auditable through storage or delivery.

Defined Resale Mechanism

Allocated holdings can be presented for buyback at prevailing market pricing — spot reference plus the applicable spread — under the terms of the original sale agreement. Resale is subject to compliance clearance, re-running AML/KYC and sanctions screening before settlement.

International Delivery Structure

Bars are placed into allocated third-party storage or delivered cross-border through Brink’s on defined Incoterms, with carrier authorization and a recorded release instruction at each hand-off. Custody stays with the operator throughout — Golden Ark Reserve contracts, coordinates, and documents the movement, and does not itself hold client gold.

Precious Metals

Explore the section covering bullion bar formats, product specifications, allocation records, and delivery or vault placement options for structured physical gold transactions.

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Company Profile and Legal Records

Golden Ark Reserve is the trade name of an international group of companies. The group consists of Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC, القوس الذهبي للتجارة العامة (شركة منطقة حرة), registered in the Sohar Free Zone, Sultanate of Oman, under Commercial Registration No. 1603777, and its wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary, Golden Ark Reserve Limited, Business Registration No. 81486435.

Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC is the principal operating and contracting entity and the counterparty to all client agreements. Golden Ark Reserve Limited provides coordination and logistics support only: it does not buy or sell gold, does not act as a counterparty to client transactions, and does not receive client payments for precious metals.

Both companies are identified across legal, financial, and corporate reference systems through the following records:

Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC (Oman)

  • Commercial Registration (CR): 1603777
  • LEI: 98450040E688696D1C47
  • LSEG / Refinitiv PermID: 5097108870
  • D-U-N-S: 85-040-3724
  • Bloomberg Company ID (BBID): 72802597
  • FactSet Entity ID: 132BDH-E
  • S&P Capital IQ Company ID: 1975094363
  • Bureau van Dijk (BvD ID): OMLEI3180174
  • OCCI Membership No.: 3089681

Golden Ark Reserve Limited (Hong Kong)

These records support entity identification across registry, compliance, and corporate reference environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Which gold bars are available?

Refinery-origin bars from Heraeus and Argor-Heraeus SA, from 1 oz to 400 oz. The focus is on 1 kg bars (999.9 fineness) and 400 oz LBMA Good Delivery bars (minimum fineness 995.0); 500 g, 250 g, 100 g, 50 g and 1 oz bars are also available. Each bar carries its own serial number. All formats are listed in the gold bars catalogue.

Who can buy, and what checks apply?

Qualified investors and corporate counterparties. Before the first order, each counterparty is verified: identity and beneficial ownership, sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening, and source of funds and, where required, source of wealth. Transactions that do not clear these checks may be declined or suspended. Details are in AML and KYC requirements.

Who is the seller?

Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC, registered in the Sohar Free Zone, Oman (CR 1603777). It signs the sale agreement, issues the invoices and receives payment. Its wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary, Golden Ark Reserve Limited, provides coordination and logistics support only and is not a party to client agreements.

How is the price set?

Golden Ark quotes its own price: the gold spot reference plus a premium for the bar. Prices shown on the site are indicative, valuing the gold content of each bar at spot before the premium, and are not an offer. After payment, the price is fixed, including the premium.

How is payment made?

The advance is paid by bank transfer to Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC in Oman, against a pro forma invoice, from an account in the client’s own name. Cash is not accepted. Clients can also pay from digital assets (BTC, ETH, USDT or USDC) through a licensed digital-asset platform, which settles Golden Ark in fiat; this route starts at 1 kg. See Buy Gold with Crypto.

Where are the bars held after purchase?

At Brink’s Hong Kong or Brink’s Singapore, in a dedicated client sub-account. The client holds title to specific whole bars, listed by serial number, segregated from Golden Ark’s own stock and from other clients’ metal, not used and not pledged. Golden Ark coordinates storage, inspection and release with Brink’s; storage is invoiced separately. See Gold Storage.

Can the bars be delivered or collected?

Yes. Delivery from Hong Kong is coordinated through Brink’s Global Services to more than 100 countries and territories, excluding sanctioned destinations. Each shipment is covered against physical loss or damage up to its declared value, with a ceiling of USD 50 million per shipment. Collection in Hong Kong is arranged in advance at a designated release point, by a person named and verified beforehand. Bars leave only on written instruction. See Physical Gold Delivery.

What documents confirm ownership of the bars?

The master sale-and-purchase agreement, the commercial invoice for the allocated bars, a confirmation of title and the Allocation Record, which lists each bar by refiner, serial number, weight and fineness. Stored bars also receive Brink’s placement confirmation; a release or delivery adds the release and handover records. Together these form the Evidence Set for the transaction.

Can the bars be sold back?

Yes. Allocated bars can be presented for buyback under the terms of the original sale agreement. The buyback price is set against the spot reference with the applicable spread, after AML/KYC and sanctions checks are run again. Proceeds are paid by bank transfer to an account in the client’s own name.