Gold bars are a safe way to store your savings. In times of economic uncertainty, they’re an excellent choice for those looking to diversify their portfolio. They’re also a great alternative to buying cryptocurrencies, which can be very volatile. Gold is a physical asset and is highly recognised worldwide. It can even be used to pay for goods and services.

However, investing in gold bars can be a more expensive and slower way to accumulate gold, because you’re purchasing an individual bar rather than a larger unit of investment-grade bullion. However, there are some advantages to buying gold bars, as they can often be sold more easily, and you’ll have more control over your investment.

The Allure of Gold Bars: Why They are a Smart Investment in Ireland

The Company of Goldsmiths of Dublin – established by royal charter in 1637 – governs the Dublin Assay Office, which was founded 384 years ago and assays and hallmarks articles of precious metals sold throughout Ireland. Now, for the first time ever, these historic Irish-branded gold bullion bars are going on sale. The 1oz Dublin Assay Office branded bars are available to purchase through Core Bullion Traders, priced at €1,590 per bar.

In my FOI request, I asked the Central Bank of Ireland if it had a document (such as a weight list, bar list, or bullion weight list) that uniquely identifies all of the bars of gold held on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland by the Bank of England. He said that this documentation did not exist, but that they had a record of a custodian statement from the Bank of England which specified number of bars and fine ounces held, and that they would consider releasing it to me.