How much does an ingot weigh? Measured bullion of precious metals

Gold - the famous precious metal, put forward with the development of trade in the first place in the system of monetary relations. Its use has gone through many stages of development: from primitive amulets and the means of barter to a profitable investment. Over time, people learned to use the mind to dispose of gold: purify, connect with other metals, turn into jewelry and money. The latter had the form of coins or ingots.

History of gold development

High value of metal was noticed even by the oldest civilizations. In the Egyptian scripts, a record was found of the equality of 1 gram of gold to 2.5 grams of silver. With the growth of cities, it was required to create an economy that would contribute to the development of states. There was a need to introduce a single valuation of goods through which barter could be effected. The precious metals and stones came to the fore: they were exchanged easily and favorably for any material goods.

Strengthening commodity-money relations and developing foreign economic relations has strengthened gold as a universal method of payment. The metal was measured in grams. For this he had to constantly weigh. The ancient inhabitants found a way to ease their fate: approximately in the VI century BC. E. The first ingot was made of an alloy of gold and silver.

What is an ingot?

The ingot is a shaped alloy of metals of fixed dimensions. The identical mass of precious preforms greatly simplified the sales and account processes. The first ingots, of course, were far from ideal. The composition of gold in them was much less than 50%. Dimensions and weight often gave an error. But one of the main steps in the development of money was made.

How much does an ingot of gold weigh in those days? The blanks had a different mass. The most common were packs of 10, 20 and 50 g.

Gold in the Present

So many centuries have passed, and mankind still uses gold as a universal currency. Are these views outdated or is metal really so valuable that it does not lose its relevance? The modern world knows a lot of no less significant alloys, but gold continues to measure the welfare of the state.

Of course, this metal no longer occupies such an important place in the economy, as in antiquity. But ingots of gold and other precious alloys can be found in almost every bank. This is a modern and profitable investment. The weight of an ingot of gold has a monetary equivalent, which often increases. The exchange rate of metal for other material values will always be beneficial to the owner of the ingot.

Varieties of gold blanks

Depending on the purpose, types of gold bullions are divided into two groups: dimensional and standard. The main difference between them is the requirements for production and quality of products. The standard ingot must meet all the requirements of GOST. For dimensional workpieces, compliance with the rules set by the refinery is sufficient. The weight of a gold ingot of this type should be determined within the limits of 1 to 1000 g. The share of precious metal in the general alloy should reach at least 99.99%.

Measured ingots of gold and silver must meet special requirements, among which are mandatory:

• Observance of the established dimensions depending on how much an ingot of gold or silver weighs;
• The absence of a fat film on the surface of the alloy and any physical damage;
• Concavity / concavity of the ingot is allowed;
• On the sample should be indicated marking indicating the country ("Russia"), enclosed in an oval, mass, name of the alloy, mass fraction, trademark of the refinery and the number of the ingot;
• Each ingot has its own certificate, in which its characteristic is duplicated.

In addition to gold and silver, modern man also knows such noble metals as platinum and palladium. Measured ingots are made with a mass fraction of the main element of 99.5%, weighing from 5 to 100 grams. The remaining requirements for the manufacture and production of measuring ingots of precious metals coincide with GOSTs, established for gold and silver.

The cost of platinum is somewhat higher than palladium. In general, metals are in the middle between the price category of gold and silver.

How much does an ingot weigh according to GOST?

Depending on the mass of the blank, the requirements for its form are put forward: the length and width values should not exceed the established standards. Let's consider the maximum permissible values for the main measuring bars of Russian refineries:

The common unit of measurement for the weight of precious metals is gram. However, in world practice, a troy ounce is used. This unit is often used and the banks of Russia involved in the sale of ingots. To not be lost in the calculations, it is enough to remember that for 1 troy ounce is 31.1035 grams.

Gold bullion: the price in Russia and abroad

Prices for dimensional gold bars can be different both in different cities and individual banks. The Central Bank of Russia estimates 1 gram of gold at 2,685 rubles. Sberbank in Moscow offers to buy a gram of metal for 2886 rubles. The cost of one troy ounce of gold bullion, according to the data of the Forex market, is 1234 dollars.

Standard Ingots

Preforms of precious metals of this type are produced in refineries according to GOSTs of the Russian Federation. As a rule, standard ingots, unlike dimensional bars, are not purchased by individuals. There are 4 types of alloys produced in Russia: gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

How much does an ingot weigh in a standard ingot? According to the requirements of standards and quality, its weight should reach 11 000-13 300 g with a mass fraction of gold not less than 99.95%. To ingots of other precious metals the following conditions apply:

• Silver is produced with a mass of 28-32 thousand g, breakdown 99.9%;
• Platinum is made by weight not more than 5500 g, with a mass fraction of 99.9%;
• Palladium weighs in the ligature maximum 3500 g, and the sample is 99.9%.

Measuring bullion of precious metals is an affordable way to invest money in a more profitable and stable currency. Before buying, you should carefully examine the certificate and the ingot itself for damage and authenticity, as well as make a check weighing.