Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | .9999 Fine |
| Weight | 1 Troy Ounce |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Packaging | Sealed in tamper-evident assay packaging with a unique serial number |
Design & Liquidity
The obverse of the Asahi Refining 1 oz Gold Bar typically features the prominent Asahi Refining logo, the company name, the metal type (FINE GOLD), purity (.9999), and weight (1 OUNCE TROY), along with a unique serial number for authenticity. The reverse usually showcases a repeating pattern of the stylized Asahi Refining logo, often described as a "spiral" or merged "AR" design, set at a 45-degree angle. Some specific series, such as the Lunar Calendar bars, feature themed designs on their reverse.
Asahi gold bars are highly liquid in the secondary market due to their global recognition, the company's strong reputation, and their adherence to the stringent standards of a London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery refiner. This brand recognition ensures that these bars are widely accepted by bullion dealers, making them easy to buy and sell. Furthermore, their IRA eligibility makes them a preferred choice for investors seeking to diversify their retirement portfolios.
About the Mint
Asahi Refining was established in 2015 when Asahi Holdings, its parent company founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1952, acquired the precious metals refining businesses of the nearly 200-year-old Johnson Matthey. This acquisition dramatically expanded Asahi Holdings' presence in the global precious metals market, building upon its existing legacy in precious metals recycling.
While Asahi Refining produces a variety of bullion products, its high-quality gold and silver bars are among its most recognized offerings, continuing the esteemed tradition of the former Johnson Matthey operations. These bars are renowned for their .9999 purity and precision. An interesting historical fact is that Asahi Refining effectively inherited a nearly 200-year legacy of industry experience through its acquisition of Johnson Matthey's refining operations. This allowed Asahi to swiftly become a prominent London Good Delivery refiner with significant global influence. Furthermore, Asahi Refining's North American plants, initially Johnson Matthey facilities, hold the largest share in America for primary material refining and rank among the top five globally in terms of scale.
