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Valcambi 50 Gram Gold CombiBar – 50 x 1g .9999 Fine Gold (Assay Card)
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$8,088.94A Valcambi CombiBar is a larger bullion bar pre-scored into smaller, equal-weight segments — typically 1-gram pieces — that can be snapped apart by hand without tools. The most popular configuration is the 50×1g gold CombiBar, which totals 50 grams of .9999 fine gold in a single credit-card-sized piece. Each segment carries its own weight, purity, and the Valcambi assay mark, making individual pieces independently verifiable at resale.
The concept was introduced to solve a real problem: buyers who want fractional gold flexibility without paying the steep per-gram premiums that individual 1g bars command. By scoring a single bar into 50 segments during the minting process, Valcambi spreads the manufacturing cost across all 50 pieces — giving you fractional divisibility at a price point significantly below what buying 50 individual 1g bars would cost.
Ryan Cochran — BOLD Precious Metals
"The first time I held a 50g gold CombiBar, I understood immediately why it sells better than almost any other fractional gold product. Customers who are nervous about storing large bars but don't want to pay per-gram premiums on individual coins finally had an answer. It's genuinely the most practical fractional gold format I've seen in 15+ years in this business."
BOLD carries the full Valcambi CombiBar range across three metals. Every product ships in its original sealed Valcambi assay card — never loose segments, never repackaged inventory.
| Product | Metal | Total Weight | Purity | Segments | IRA | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50×1g Gold CombiBar | Gold | 50g (1.6075 oz) | .9999 | 50 × 1g | Yes | Core holding — best value-to-divisibility ratio |
| 20×1g Gold CombiBar | Gold | 20g (0.6430 oz) | .9999 | 20 × 1g | Yes | Mid-range entry, gifting, lower budget IRA |
| 10×1g Gold CombiBar | Gold | 10g (0.3215 oz) | .9999 | 10 × 1g | Yes | Entry-level gold, gift-ready, stackable |
| 100×1g Silver CombiBar | Silver | 100g (3.215 oz) | .999 | 100 × 1g | Yes | Silver stackers, divisible silver reserves |
| 50×1g Platinum CombiBar | Platinum | 50g (1.6075 oz) | .9995 | 50 × 1g | Yes | Rare — one of the only divisible platinum formats |
Always Buy Sealed
The assay card is not just packaging — it's part of the product's value. A sealed CombiBar commands meaningfully higher premiums at resale than loose segments, even if all 50 pieces are present. Never break a CombiBar unless you have an immediate reason to do so. Once a segment is separated, you trade full-bar resale value for individual-gram resale value, which carries a wider bid-ask spread at most dealers.
CombiBars carry a higher premium over spot than large cast bars — that's a fact, and it's worth understanding before you buy. The manufacturing process is more precise than standard bar production. Valcambi uses a proprietary scoring technique to ensure clean, even separation without material loss between segments. That engineering cost is real and built into the premium. But the premium becomes highly competitive the moment you compare it to the alternative: buying individual 1g bars.
| Product | Approx. Premium Over Spot | Divisibility | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz Gold Bar (generic) | 2–4% | None | Lowest premium, but sell-all-or-nothing |
| 1 oz Gold Coin (Eagle / Maple) | 4–7% | None | Strong liquidity, no partial sale option |
| 50×1g Gold CombiBar | 5–9% | 50 × 1g segments | Fractional flexibility — the sweet spot |
| Individual 1g Gold Bar | 12–20% | Single unit | Highest premium per gram — most expensive way to hold 50g of gold |
The Math Is Clear
If you ever anticipate needing fractional gold for barter, inheritance planning, or partial liquidation, buying a 50×1g CombiBar at a 6–8% premium beats buying 50 individual 1g bars at 15–18% each by a margin of hundreds of dollars on a single purchase. That spread alone justifies the CombiBar premium for most buyers — and you still get the same 50 grams of .9999 fine Valcambi gold either way.
Gold Valcambi CombiBars at .9999 fineness meet the IRS purity threshold for precious metals IRAs (minimum .995 for gold). Your 50×1g gold CombiBar qualifies for inclusion in a self-directed IRA alongside American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and other approved products. Silver CombiBars at .999 fine also qualify. For full IRA setup details visit BOLD's Precious Metals IRA page.
Why CombiBars Work in an IRA
You're getting fractional gold exposure — useful for systematic contributions and partial distributions — without the per-unit premium erosion you see on 1/10 oz coins. The CombiBar's per-gram economics are far superior to fractional coins inside an IRA context where you can't access the gold directly anyway.
Keep It Sealed Inside the IRA
When CombiBars are held in an IRA, the custodian holds the asset as a whole unit — there is no practical reason to break the bar. Keeping it sealed until distribution or liquidation preserves the assay premium, which adds real resale value when you're ready to take in-kind distributions years down the road.
IRA Note — Platinum CombiBars
The 50×1g Platinum CombiBar at .9995 fine also meets the IRS platinum fineness threshold (.9995 minimum). Platinum CombiBar inventory at BOLD tends to move quickly — it's one of the only divisible platinum formats available at retail from an LBMA-recognized refiner. If you see it in stock, that's worth acting on.
One underappreciated advantage of CombiBars is storage density. A 50×1g gold CombiBar contains 50 grams of gold in a package roughly the size of a credit card and 3mm thick. That's exceptional value-per-cubic-inch compared to coins or larger cast bars on a per-gram basis. Four 50g CombiBars store in the same space as a single 200g cast bar.
On the liquidity side, Valcambi CombiBars are recognized globally. Any reputable dealer will buy them back. The Valcambi brand carries LBMA-grade institutional credibility — this is not an obscure private mint product. International secondary market acceptance matters if you ever need to liquidate outside the U.S. BOLD's own Sell to Us program buys back CombiBars at competitive, transparent prices — same bars we sell, same standards applied to the buyback.
Ryan's Verdict — BOLD Precious Metals
"CombiBars are the right product for a specific buyer: someone who wants fractional flexibility without fractional pricing. If that's you — if you want the option to give 5 grams of gold to a family member, or liquidate a portion of your stack without selling an entire ounce — then the CombiBar premium is money well spent. Buy it sealed, store it sealed, and only break it when you have a reason to."
Not every CombiBar is the right fit for every buyer. Here's how to match the product to your goal:
Building a Retirement Account?
Go with the 50×1g gold CombiBar — IRA-eligible, maximum divisibility if you ever take in-kind distributions, and the strongest resale market of any CombiBar format. The per-gram economics beat fractional coins by a meaningful margin inside an IRA.
Stacking Silver on a Budget?
The 100×1g silver CombiBar gives you 100 grams of .999 fine silver with full divisibility at a much lower absolute dollar entry point than gold. Ideal for building a divisible silver reserve without paying individual-bar premiums on each gram. Browse BOLD's full Valcambi silver bar selection for all available formats.
Looking for a Rare Alternative Metal?
The 50×1g platinum CombiBar is genuinely hard to find in stock at most dealers. It's one of the only divisible platinum formats available from an LBMA-recognized refiner. If you see it available at BOLD, that's worth acting on — platinum CombiBar inventory moves quickly.
Gift or Estate Planning?
A sealed gold CombiBar in its original assay packaging is one of the cleanest ways to gift physical gold. Each 1g segment is self-contained and independently verifiable. The 10×1g or 20×1g formats are particularly well-suited as gifts — meaningful gold weight at an approachable price point.
Can I break a CombiBar apart and sell individual segments?
Yes — each 1g segment carries the Valcambi assay mark and can be independently sold or traded. However, individual segments sell at individual-1g-bar premiums, which are significantly wider than the sealed-CombiBar premium. The sealed bar is always worth more as a unit than the sum of its broken pieces at most dealers. Only break segments when you have an immediate transactional reason — gifting, barter, or a specific partial sale.
Are Valcambi CombiBars IRA-eligible?
Yes. Gold CombiBars at .9999 fine and silver CombiBars at .999 fine both meet IRS purity thresholds for self-directed precious metals IRAs. The platinum CombiBar at .9995 also qualifies. BOLD coordinates IRA purchases directly with your custodian — your CombiBar ships sealed to the approved depository. It is not eligible for home storage within an IRA regardless of fineness.
What is Valcambi and why does their name matter?
Valcambi SA is a Swiss refinery headquartered in Balerna, Switzerland, refining over 1,400 metric tons of precious metals annually. They hold LBMA Good Delivery status — the same standard required for bars accepted by central banks, gold-backed ETFs, and institutional trading desks worldwide. When you buy a Valcambi product, you're buying from a refinery whose output is accepted without independent assay by major dealers in virtually every country. That institutional credibility is the foundation of CombiBar's strong secondary market liquidity.
How does a CombiBar compare to buying fractional gold coins?
For the same amount of fractional gold, a CombiBar typically carries a lower per-gram premium than equivalent fractional coins (1/10 oz Eagles, 1/10 oz Maple Leafs, etc.) while offering more granular divisibility — 1-gram increments versus the fixed sizes of fractional coins. The trade-off is that fractional coins from government mints carry stronger name recognition at U.S. coin shops specifically. If global LBMA-grade liquidity matters to you, the CombiBar is competitive; if U.S. coin-shop recognition is your primary concern, a fractional sovereign coin may be preferable.
Does BOLD ship CombiBars sealed in original Valcambi assay packaging?
Yes — every CombiBar at BOLD ships in its original sealed Valcambi assay card. We do not repackage, break, or tamper with sealed inventory before shipping. The assay card is a core component of the product's value at resale; we treat it accordingly. All orders ship fully insured with signature confirmation.
