Valcambi Mint

History of Valcambi Mint

Valcambi was founded in 1961 under the name Valori & Cambi SA. In 1967, the two names were joined to form the company's new name: Valcambi. That same year, Credit Suisse purchased a 50% shareholding interest in the refinery, and just three years later bought another 30% share. In 1980, Credit Suisse purchased the last 20% of shares to bring its full stake of the company up to 100%.

In 2003, many of Valcambi's original founders partnered with the US gold mining company, Newmont Mining, to create a 50-50 joint venture company called European Gold Refineries SA (EGR). EGR went on to buy 100% of Valcambi SA from Credit Suisse. In 2007, Mitsubishi International Corporation (MIC) bought 6.55% shareholdings in EGR and sold them a year later. At the same time, Newmont Mining increased their shares to own 60% of Valcambi, with 40% owned by the Swiss investor group.

In 2015, Indian gold manufacturing company Rajesh Exports purchased European Gold Refineries (SA) in an effort to acquire Valcambi refinery. To do this, the company set up a Swiss acquisition vehicle called Global Gold Refineries AG. Rajesh Exports are currently the full owners of Valcambi refinery, making them the world's largest gold jewelry manufacturer as well as owners of the largest precious metals refinery.

Bullion products from Valcambi

Valcambi holds a strong international reputation as a trusted and respected institution in the precious metals industry. They produce exceptional gold bullion products, as well as high-quality silver, platinum, and palladium bars. Their bullion product range includes:

• Gold Bars: Valcambi gold bars include both cast and minted ranges in various sizes and weights, from small 1 oz Valcambi gold minted bars to the larger 1 kg cast gold bars. All Valcambi Suisse gold bars are made from 999.9 pure gold. Their minted gold bar range comes in the following sizes: 1g gold bars, 2.5 gold bars, 5g gold bars, 10g gold bars, 20g gold bars, and 50g gold bars, and 100g gold bars. Cast gold bars are available in sizes of 20g, 50g gold bar, 100g cast gold bar, 250g cast gold bar, 500g cast gold bar, 1kg, 1 oz, 400 oz, 5 tolas, and 10 tolas. Tolas are a traditional weight used in India for precious metals.
• Silver Bars: Valcambi bars in silver are also available cast or mint in numerous sizes. Their cast silver bar range is available in 1kg and 5kg sizes, while their minted range is more varied and offers 50g silver bars, 100g silver bar, 500g silver bar, 1kg silver bar, and a 1oz silver bar. Valcambi silver bars are manufactured with 999.0 pure silver.
• Platinum & Palladium Bars: Valcambi also offers a smaller range of platinum bullion bars and palladium bars, including good delivery ingots made from 999.5 pure platinum. The Valcambi platinum bar range comes in various sizes including: 1g platinum bar, 2.5g platinum bar, 5g platinum bar, 10g platinum bar, 20g platinum bar, 50g platinum bar, 100g platinum bar, and a 1 oz platinum bar. Palladium bars are also available in numerous weights.
• Gold CombiBar®: Valcambi Suisse is also licensed to produce the patented CombiBar® series for all international markets excluding Germany and Austria. These are minted gold bars composed of individual 1 gram gold bar components, each bearing the Valcambi logo along with the item's weight and purity. Each of the smaller 1g pieces can easily be detached and sold individually. CombiBars® are available in numerous sizes, including 10 x 1/10 oz CombiBar®, 20 x 1g gold CombiBar®, 50 x 1g gold CombiBar®, 100 x 1g gold CombiBar®. A special edition 5 x 1g CombiBar® Star features a five-pointed star, with each point made from 1g 999.9 fine gold that can be individually detached.
• Silver CombiBar®: Valcambi CombiBars® are also available in silver, including a 10 x 10g silver CombiBar® and 100 x 1g silver CombiBar®.
• Gold Coins: Valcambi also mint beautiful gold coins and medals, such as the exceptional 1 oz Cook Island Armillary Valcambi Gold Coin. Made from four individual rings of 1/4 ounce each, this piece is a stunning collector's item that's unlike any coin ever made.

Valcambi bullion products design

Valcambi bars are easily recognized by their design, which features the Valcambi logo along with inscriptions denoting the item's weight and purity. Each minted Valcambi gold bar displays the Valcambi Suisse refinery’s name in large text on one side, while the other features the company's logo - a diamond made from four scalene triangles - along with the item's weight, the words 'fine gold', purity, words ESSAYEUR FONDEUR in a rectangle, and the item’s unique serial number on the bottom.

Cast gold bars are blank on one side, with the other side featuring the refinery's name on the top along with its logo, the item's weight, purity, the ESSAYEUR FONDEUR rectangle, and unique serial number on the bottom. Valcambi gold bars are treasured for their beautiful color, shining properties and internationally recognised fines.

Valcambi mint reputation

Valcambi is one of the leading precious metals refineries in the world, held in high-esteem by investors for their exceptional craftsmanship and high-purity bullion products. The company is accredited by prestigious organizations such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and Responsible Jewelry Council (RCJ). Valcambi is also a member of the Suisse des Fabricants et Commerçants de Métaux (ASFCMP), the Swiss Association of Precious Metals Manufacturers and Traders Association.

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