Collect in Store at Four Bay Area Locations
Buyers reserve gold bars for sale online and collect them in Sausalito, Palo Alto, Fremont, or Walnut Creek. Paying cash at pickup avoids card and delivery fees. Pacific Precious Metals serves buyers across California, and the four stores cover Marin, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.
- Sausalito (Marin County): 302 Caledonia St #3, Sausalito, CA 94965
- Palo Alto (Santa Clara County): 2778 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Fremont (Alameda County): 39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy #111, Fremont, CA 94538
- Walnut Creek (Contra Costa County): 1330 N Broadway Ste E, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Staff at each store can answer questions about weights, refiners, and availability before a purchase.
How Gold Bars Are Priced
Gold bar pricing follows one formula: spot price times weight, plus a premium. The spot price moves throughout the day, so the same bar costs different amounts at different times.
The premium covers refining, manufacturing, and distribution, and it runs higher per ounce on small bars because those costs are spread across less gold.
How much is a gold bar worth? A bar's worth at any moment is its gold content at the current spot price. A 1 oz bar holds one troy ounce of gold, and a 1 kilo bar holds 32.15 troy ounces. Resale value follows spot, and original packaging and assay paperwork make selling easier.
GOLD BARS FAQ
How much is a gold bar worth?
A gold bar is worth its weight in gold at the current spot price. A 1 oz bar holds one troy ounce, and a 1 kilo bar holds 32.15 troy ounces. The live gold spot price shows today's rate per ounce.
How much do gold bars cost, and what is the premium over spot?
A gold bar costs the spot price times the weight plus the premium. The premium covers refining, manufacturing, and distribution and varies by refiner and size, with smaller bars having a higher premium per ounce. The current premium over spot appears on each product page.
What sizes do gold bars come in?
Gold bars come in 1 gram, 2.5 gram, 5 gram, 10 gram, 20 gram, 50 gram, 100 gram, 1 oz, 10 oz, and 1 kilo sizes. The 1 oz gold bar is among the most common retail sizes. Larger sizes suit buyers who want a lower premium per ounce.
Are gold bars better than gold coins?
Neither format is better for every buyer. Bars usually cost less per ounce, while gold coins such as American Gold Eagles are easier to recognize and divide when selling. Many buyers hold both.
What purity are gold bars?
Investment gold bars are typically .9999 fine, which means 99.99% pure gold. Some older bars are .995 fine. The bar itself shows its purity, weight, and refiner mark.
What are the best gold bar brands?
PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Perth Mint, Credit Suisse, Heraeus, and the Royal Canadian Mint are widely recognized brands. Recognition matters because dealers authenticate and resell these bars faster. Look for clear hallmarks, serial numbers, and assay certificates.
Can I sell gold bars back to you?
Yes, Pacific Precious Metals buys gold bars. Bring the bar and any original packaging and assay card to a store. Details are on the page to sell your gold bars.
Browse all gold bars, reserve online, or call to speak with the team. Gold bars for sale come in every size, from 1 gram to 1 kilo, with live pricing and in-store pickup in four Bay Area cities.
