1 kg Gold Bar (1000g, 999.9 Fine Gold)
Physical Specifications and Standards
The 1 kg gold bar conforms to dimensional, weight, and fineness tolerances accepted by LBMA-approved vault operators.
Bars meeting these specifications are eligible for allocated and segregated custody without additional re-assay or re-fabrication requirements.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal weight | 1 kilogram |
| Fineness | 999.9 (99.99% gold) |
| Gold content | Investment-grade physical gold |
| Manufacturing standard | LBMA-accredited refinery |
| Form | Cast or minted bar accepted by LBMA-approved vaults |
| Identification | Unique bar serial number |
| Surface markings | Weight, fineness, refinery mark, serial number |
| Acceptance | Eligible for institutional vault custody |
Physical acceptance is governed by vault operator intake procedures and standard inspection protocols.
Bars that meet the stated specifications qualify for institutional storage, reporting, and audit frameworks.
Product Definition
Format Classification and Market Role
- 1 kg gold bar (1000g) is a standardized bullion format widely traded across global wholesale and private allocation markets.
- Commonly refined to ≥ 999.9 fineness and stamped with refinery mark and serial identification.
- Recognized by major vaulting networks and secondary market participants.
- Offers higher denomination flexibility compared to 400 oz wholesale bars.
- Used in private wealth structures, treasury reserves, and structured physical allocation models.
Ownership and Allocation Structure
- Each bar is individually identifiable and recorded by serial number and stamped weight.
- Ownership may be documented under allocated and segregated account structures.
- Title transfer is confirmed through commercial documentation and allocation recording.
- Bar-level identification enables traceability within vault reporting frameworks.
- Format supports structured exit, transfer, or delivery coordination upon instruction.
Transaction and Settlement Model
Purchase of a 1 kg gold bar follows a structured transaction process coordinated by Golden Ark Reserve. The model defines how pricing is confirmed, how settlement is executed, and when ownership of the physical bar is transferred.
Transaction Execution
- Price is confirmed against an institutional spot reference at the time of execution
- A specific physical bar is assigned upon transaction confirmation
- The transaction is executed as a direct sale of physical gold
Settlement Options
- Bank wire transfer via SWIFT in accepted fiat currencies
- Digital asset settlement with conversion into physical gold
- Combined settlement structures using fiat and digital assets
- Settlement is executed on a delivery-versus-payment basis
Ownership Transfer
- Ownership transfers upon confirmed settlement
- Title is assigned at the individual bar level
- Each bar is linked to a unique serial number
Transaction Completion
- Settlement is confirmed
- Ownership title is transferred
- The bar is accepted for placement into allocated and segregated custody
Allocated and Segregated Vault Placement Framework
Storage Locations and Jurisdictions
Vault Jurisdiction Framework
- Post-transaction placement is executed through licensed third-party vault operators.
- Vault location is determined at the allocation stage and recorded in formal documentation.
- Common placement jurisdictions include Hong Kong and other recognized bullion centers, subject to availability.
- Each jurisdiction operates under its own regulatory and customs framework.
- Vault operators are responsible for facility-level security, access control, and operational procedures.
Regulatory and Compliance Controls
- Jurisdiction determines customs treatment, export eligibility, and transfer documentation requirements.
- Allocation is subject to AML/KYC validation prior to placement confirmation.
- Cross-border movement, where applicable, follows documented release and transport authorization procedures.
- Ownership recording remains bar-specific and jurisdiction-specific within vault reporting systems.
- Placement structure may impact reporting, settlement timing, and exit coordination.
Risk and Responsibility Allocation
Risk allocation defines how responsibilities are distributed across the transaction lifecycle, custody phase, and post-sale holding of the 1 kg gold bar. Each party operates within a clearly defined operational boundary.
Pricing and Market Reference
• 1 kg gold bar pricing is referenced to prevailing international spot market benchmarks.
• Transaction price reflects the stamped weight of 1000 grams and confirmed fineness.
• Pricing is typically quoted per troy ounce and calculated against the equivalent kilogram weight.
• Commercial confirmation establishes the final transaction reference at the time of approval.
• The standardized 1 kg format supports active secondary market liquidity across global bullion markets.
