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Heraeus ½oz Gold Bar

½ troy ounce (15.55g) of .9999 fine gold from Heraeus — one of the few fractional-ounce gold bars widely available in the UK. Useful for buyers who want to match the weight of a ½oz Britannia coin without the coin premium.

Live spot value £—
With typical UK dealer premium (+6%) £—

Spot calculated from 15.5517g of pure gold × the live per-gram GBP price.

Specifications

Metal
Gold
Brand
Heraeus
Type
minted
Purity
999.9/1000 (100.0%)
Fine weight
15.5517 g · 0.5000 oz t
Gross weight
15.5517 g
Country
Germany
Typical UK premium
~6% over spot

FAQ — Heraeus ½oz Gold Bar

How much is a Heraeus ½oz Gold Bar worth today?

The Heraeus ½oz Gold Bar contains 15.5517g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (see dashboard) multiplied by 15.5517. UK dealers typically charge around 6% over spot when selling.

VAT and tax

Investment-grade gold bars (.995+ fine) are VAT-exempt in the UK under HMRC rules. Bars are not legal tender, so they do not share the CGT-free status of UK Sovereign and Britannia coins.

Where can I buy one?

Any regulated UK bullion dealer stocks Heraeus bars. Always compare quotes across several dealers, check delivery and storage fees, and verify the assay card / serial number on receipt.