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.
Buy Physical Gold
Physical gold transactions are structured around the selected product format, requested quantity and confirmed commercial terms.
Transactions proceed through onboarding, compliance review, payment verification and documented execution. Execution is available to qualified investors and corporate counterparties.
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.
Available Gold Formats
Heraeus 1 kg Gold Bars
The 1 kg Heraeus gold bar is a standard larger-format bullion option used for documented physical gold transactions, allocation recording, and the selected delivery or third-party vault placement route.
This format is typically used where higher value per bar, clear transaction structure, and straightforward allocation logic are required.
Other Heraeus Gold Bar Formats
In addition to 1 kg bars, other Heraeus gold bar formats may also be available subject to current product availability, requested quantity, and the execution structure confirmed for the transaction.
Available sizes may include smaller denominations used for more granular quantity selection, mixed-format requests, and format-specific delivery or third-party vault placement requirements.
Argor-Heraeus 1 kg Gold Bars
The 1 kg Argor-Heraeus gold bar is a standard larger-format bullion option used for documented physical gold transactions, allocation recording, and the selected delivery or third-party vault placement route.
This format is typically used where higher value per bar, clear transaction structure, and straightforward allocation logic are required.
Other Argor-Heraeus Gold Bar Formats
In addition to 1 kg bars, Argor-Heraeus gold bars may also be available in other formats, including smaller denominations, subject to current product availability and transaction review.
These formats support more granular quantity selection, mixed-format purchase structures, and format-specific execution requirements.
400 oz Gold Bars
The 400 oz gold bar is a large-format bullion standard used in higher-value physical gold transactions, wholesale-style allocation structures, and selected vault placement or delivery routes.
This format is typically used where bar efficiency, concentrated value per unit, and a stronger vault-oriented execution profile are required.
Physical Gold Purchase Workflow
Step-by-Step Purchase Process
- Step 1
KYC & Onboarding
- Step 2
Negotiation & Contracting
- Step 3
Payment Transfer and Confirmation
Step 4
Price Fixing and Bullion Allocation
- Price fixed by reference to spot upon client instruction.
- Bullion quantity confirmed and allocated.
- Specific bar identifiers assigned where applicable.
- Allocated bullion is physically reserved for the client.
BULLION RELEASE OPTIONS
- OPTION 1
Bullion Release in Hong Kong
- OPTION 2
Client Contracted Custody by Brinks
- OPTION 3
Delivery to 100+ Countries by Brinks
Storage, handling, transport and insurance are provided through relevant third-party operators where engaged.
Gold Bars
Explore the section covering gold bar formats, product specifications, allocation records, and delivery or vault placement options for structured physical gold transactions.
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Transaction Structure and Commercial Parameters
Physical gold transactions are structured around the requested product format, the requested quantity, the selected execution route, the confirmed payment basis, and the risk review completed before execution.
These inputs determine how the transaction is reviewed, documented, and advanced to price fixing and bullion allocation. Transaction review also includes responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence measures applied on a risk-based basis to counterparties, suppliers, intermediaries, and other relevant business relationships.
Product Format and Requested Quantity
The transaction begins with a defined gold format and a stated quantity requirement. Product selection affects how the transaction is prepared, quoted, and allocated.
- Requested product format may include 1 kg bars, 400 oz bars, or smaller bar formats where available.
- Requested quantity defines the size of the transaction and the allocation structure to be prepared.
- Bar format affects handling, packaging, execution planning, and final document flow.
- Format-specific availability may affect the final commercial route confirmed for the purchase.
Execution Route and Transaction Structure
The transaction structure also depends on how the bullion is to be received or placed after allocation. The selected route determines the execution pathway, the supporting third-party operator involvement where applicable, and part of the underlying risk review.
- Bullion release in Hong Kong for in-person collection where applicable.
- Third-party vault placement through licensed operators where engaged.
- International delivery coordination through relevant logistics operators where engaged.
- Transaction review includes delivery structure, jurisdictional risk indicators, and route-specific execution considerations.
Payment Basis and Commercial Review
Commercial review is completed against the requested format, quantity, and execution route before the transaction proceeds. Pricing is fixed by reference to the prevailing spot gold price together with the applicable product and execution terms confirmed for the transaction.
- Payment must be made by bank transfer from an account held in the customer’s own name.
- Payment route and account-name consistency form part of transaction review.
- Source of funds and source of wealth may be assessed where applicable to the transaction profile and risk level.
- Confirmed payment terms form part of the commercial record before price fixing and bullion allocation.
Onboarding, Responsible Sourcing, and Transaction Approval
Before execution, the transaction record is built through onboarding, risk review, responsible sourcing checks, and documented approval steps. The confirmed record identifies the customer, the requested product, the expected transaction profile, the selected execution scenario, and the risk outcome supporting the transaction decision.
- Counterparty identification and verification are completed before execution.
- UBO, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media review form part of onboarding and approval.
- Responsible sourcing review may include supplier, intermediary, CAHRA, and other adverse risk indicators relevant to the transaction.
- Higher-risk cases may require additional documentation, enhanced due diligence, increased monitoring, or conditions precedent before proceeding.
- Transactions may be declined, suspended, or terminated where risks are unacceptable, cannot be mitigated, or are inconsistent with applicable law, sanctions controls, or responsible sourcing requirements.
- Approved transactions proceed with a documented audit trail covering due diligence outcomes and decision rationale.
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Allocation and Ownership Documentation
Allocation Record and Ownership Attribution
After onboarding approval, commercial confirmation, and payment confirmation, the transaction proceeds to bullion allocation. The allocation record links the confirmed quantity to the transaction record and, where applicable, to identifiable bullion units or bar-level identifiers. Ownership attribution is documented through the commercial record, payment confirmation reference, allocation reference, and transaction identifier maintained in the transaction audit trail.
Allocation Support Documents
The allocation record is supported by a structured documentation set used for reconciliation, internal review, and ongoing record keeping. This evidence set may include the commercial confirmation, payment confirmation reference, allocation record, transaction identifier, and related onboarding and approval records connected to the transaction.
Vault Operator Control and Role Separation
Vault handling, storage control, and physical access procedures are performed by relevant licensed third-party operators where engaged. The company coordinates the transaction record, allocation reference, and execution flow, while physical vault control remains within the third-party operator framework. Ownership documentation remains distinct from vault operations, handling procedures, and access control.
Delivery and Vault Placement Options
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, while final route availability remains subject to destination, compliance review, and operational acceptance.
Onboarding and Transaction Approval Requirements
Counterparty Onboarding
Physical gold transactions proceed only after onboarding and transaction approval. Requests are reviewed from qualified investors and corporate counterparties on a risk-based basis before commercial confirmation, payment processing, and bullion allocation.
- Onboarding identifies the purchasing entity or individual, the requested transaction profile, and the intended execution route.
- Corporate requests require legal entity and authorised contact details, together with ownership and control information where applicable.
- Transaction review takes into account product format, requested quantity, jurisdictions involved, and the selected delivery or vault placement scenario.
Compliance Review
Compliance review forms part of transaction approval and is completed before execution. Review measures may include AML/KYC verification, beneficial ownership review, sanctions and PEP screening, and source of funds assessment where required by the transaction profile and risk level.
- Screening and verification are applied before the transaction proceeds.
- Additional documents or clarifications may be requested where the transaction structure, jurisdiction, or payment route requires further review.
- Higher-risk cases may be subject to enhanced review before approval is granted.
Payment and Approval Basis
Payment route and transaction approval are reviewed together as part of the same execution file. Transactions proceed only after the payment basis, execution route, and approval conditions are confirmed.
- Payments are expected from a bank account held in the customer’s own name.
- Third-party payments are subject to prior review and supporting documentation.
- Approved transactions proceed to commercial confirmation, price fixing, bullion allocation, and the selected delivery or third-party vault placement route.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of physical gold are available for purchase?
Available formats may include 1 kg bars, 400 oz bars, and other gold bar formats where available. Final product availability depends on the requested quantity, execution route, and current supply conditions. For format-specific details, see the Gold Bars page.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is fixed by reference to the prevailing spot gold price together with the applicable product format, requested quantity, and execution terms. Final commercial confirmation reflects the selected bar format, transaction structure, and agreed premium basis.
Who is eligible to execute transactions?
Execution is available to qualified investors and corporate counterparties subject to onboarding and transaction approval. Approval includes risk-based AML/KYC review, screening, and payment-route verification before the transaction proceeds.
What is the minimum transaction size?
Minimum transaction size depends on the selected bullion format, requested quantity, and execution structure. Final minimums are confirmed during commercial review and onboarding based on product format, route, and transaction profile.
Can purchased gold be delivered physically?
Yes. Bullion may be released for physical delivery under documented delivery instructions and the selected execution route. Delivery proceeds after transaction approval, payment confirmation, and the applicable release and transport coordination steps.
Can gold remain in vault placement after purchase?
Yes. Following allocation, bullion may remain placed through a licensed third-party vault operator where that route is selected for the transaction. Storage location and operator route form part of the expected transaction profile and execution structure.
Is ownership allocated to specific bars?
Where applicable, allocation may be recorded by reference to identifiable bar-level data, including serial number, weight, and fineness. Bar-level identification depends on the selected product format and the allocation structure confirmed for the transaction.
What documentation is issued upon completion?
The transaction evidence set may include commercial confirmation, payment confirmation reference, allocation reference, transaction identifier, and delivery or storage records where applicable. Approved transactions are maintained within a documented audit trail.
Is allocation the same as segregated storage?
No. Allocation refers to the documented attribution of bullion within the transaction record. Storage configuration refers to how bullion is held within the third-party operator framework. Ownership documentation and vault handling remain separate layers of the execution structure.
What information should be included in a purchase request?
A purchase request should include the preferred product format, requested quantity, countries involved, and the preferred route: physical delivery, allocated storage, or both. Corporate requests should also include legal entity details, authorised contact information, and ownership or control details where applicable.