Rafineries - Argor-Heraeus

Investing in your future and looking for a partner you can rely on? Find out why we are the first choice for investors and how the purchase of precious metals works – from the first click to secure delivery into your hands. Discover a world of transparent investing, tradition, and service that makes sense.

Have you decided to invest in precious metals but feel lost in the wide range of brands available? Choosing the right refinery is crucial for a successful investment, as it affects not only the appearance and security of the bar or coin, but also its future liquidity on the global market. To make your decision as easy as possible, we have prepared a clear guide to the ten most prominent international refineries available on our e-shop. In this article, we will introduce the unique characteristics of each refinery, showing you where they excel and why you should choose them—whether you are looking for traditional Swiss reliability, technological innovation, unique artistic design, or the best value for money.

A fake gold bullion bar costing a few hundred dollars that should be worth tens of thousands — it sounds like a bad joke, but unfortunately it's reality. In this article, we'll show you how fakes are made, how they get from Asia to Europe, how to easily spot them — and why we choose Swiss METALOR as a reliable option.

The Swiss refinery METALOR introduces a revolutionary way to verify the authenticity of investment gold bars. With the METALOR CHECK – BullionProtect® system and unique QR codes, you can confirm within seconds whether your bar is genuine. Discover how this technology protects investors worldwide from counterfeits.