5g Gold Argor Heraeus Year of the Horse 2026 (Mintage: 18,888)
- Magnificent design: rearing horse
- Numbered: own serial number
- Swiss fine gold: fineness 999.9
- Magnificent designHorse with flowing mane, lanterns and characters 馬
- NumberedEach piece bears its number, plus a certificate
- Swiss fine goldMade in Ticino, in Brilliant Uncirculated quality
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Argor-Heraeus
A leaping horse, struck in gold.
Argor-Heraeus is a Swiss refinery based in Mendrisio in Ticino and is part of the Heraeus Group.
Year of the Horse 2026
With flowing mane
The motif side shows the horse in mid-leap, with hanging lanterns and flowering branches in the corners. At the bottom right is the Chinese character for horse: 馬.
On the stamped side are the mark of Argor-Heraeus, the weight, the fineness, the assayer’s mark and the number. The bars of 5 g, 10 g and one ounce are numbered up to 18,888 for each size.
The sizes
From 5 g to 1 oz
In true proportion to one another, with dimensions as stated by Argor-Heraeus.
5 g
10 g
1 oz
This bar: 5 g, 23 × 14 × 0.9 mm
The emblem
Two names in one circle
Argor-Heraeus bars bear a circle with the legend ARGOR HERAEUS SA and the letters AH at its centre. Below it is the word Switzerland.
Further down is the assayer’s mark with AH and MELTER ASSAYER, the one who melts the metal and the one who tests it. In Switzerland, every cast or minted bar must bear such an assayer’s mark.
From Chiasso to Mendrisio
1951
Argento and oro
In Ticino, Emilio Weiss and Elvio Zoppi found Argor SA, a precious metals foundry. The name combines argento and oro, the Italian words for silver and gold.
1986
Argor-Heraeus
The Heraeus Group takes a stake alongside UBS, and Argor becomes Argor-Heraeus. The plant in Chiasso has grown too small, and the first decision of the new board of directors is a new one in Mendrisio. It opens two years later.
Assayed in Switzerland
The signature on the card
In our product photos, the red card shows the weight and the fineness and, under Certified Assayer, the signature Marsan.
Alessandro Ruffoni had been a sworn assayer at Argor-Heraeus since 1991, licensed by the Swiss Central Office for Precious Metals Control. His signature appeared on the certificates of bars from Argor-Heraeus and from Heraeus. After his retirement in 2023, it was gradually replaced by that of Simone Marsan.
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On the LBMA list
Gold
Argor-Heraeus SA
Mendrisio
first listed on 28 August 1961
Silver
Argor-Heraeus SA
Mendrisio
first listed on 24 June 1992
This list also describes the mark your bar bears.
Silver and gold gave Argor its name.
Now you hold the gold in your hand.
5 g gold · fineness 999.9/1,000 · 23 × 14 × 0.9 mm · in a blister with certificate
Details as stated by Argor-Heraeus.
5g Gold Argor Heraeus – Year of the Horse 2026: Limited Splendor in Purest Gold
- Investment goal: With this gold bar, you protect your wealth highly effectively against the creeping effects of inflation.
- Value preservation: As a timeless store of value, this bar preserves the real value of your wealth and offers long-term appreciation potential.
- Hedging: In times of rising national debt, economic recession, and galloping currency devaluation, gold reliably secures your savings.
- Crisis protection: Particularly compact gold bars like this 5g bar prove themselves excellently as a universal medium of exchange in times of crisis.
There are products that combine investment and craftsmanship in a way that is simply captivating. The 5g Gold Argor Heraeus "Year of the Horse 2026" is exactly such a piece. Crafted in Switzerland by one of the world's most renowned precious metal processors, this 5g gold bar combines the finest minting artistry with the security of 999.9 fine gold – and all this in a strictly limited mintage of just 18,888 pieces.
A Design That Radiates Power and Elegance
The obverse of the bar depicts a majestically rising horse, framed by traditional Chinese lanterns and floral ornaments. Below it is emblazoned the Chinese character 馬 (horse). The design is struck into the gold with impressive attention to detail – every strand of the mane, every hoof appears lifelike. The vibrant red blister pack with its festive illustrations underscores the cultural significance of the Chinese zodiac sign and makes this bar a true eye-catcher.
The reverse bears the well-known Argor-Heraeus logo, the details "Switzerland – 5g – Fine Gold 999.9" as well as an individual serial number. Each bar is numbered – from 00001 to 18888. This gives the piece a personal touch and unmistakably documents its authenticity.
Technical Details at a Glance
- Fine weight: 5.00 g
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Dimensions: 23.0 × 14.0 × 0.9 mm
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Packaging: Original blister pack with certificate
- Mintage: 18,888 pieces worldwide
- Year of issue: 2026
- Country of origin: Switzerland
Why This Bar in Particular Protects Your Wealth
Inflation eats away. Silently, quietly, relentlessly. What is worth 100 euros today may only hold the purchasing power of 95 euros tomorrow. This is exactly where inflation hedging through physical gold comes into play. For over 6,000 years, gold has preserved its value – not a single paper currency can claim the same. While central banks around the world print money and inflate the money supply, the supply of gold naturally remains limited. This fundamental imbalance is the reason why gold has historically been especially sought after whenever confidence in fiat currencies has waned.
"Gold is money. Everything else is credit." – J.P. Morgan
And it is precisely this principle that makes the 5g Argor Heraeus bar so valuable. It can be purchased free of VAT, and profits from its sale generally remain tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. These are conditions that hardly any other form of investment can offer.
Collector's Heart Meets Investor's Mind
What sets this bar apart from a classic investment bar? The combination of limited mintage, cultural design, and Swiss precision. Collectors of Argor Heraeus's Lunar series know: these annual editions are highly sought after. Once the mintage of 18,888 pieces is sold out, there will be no re-minting. The horse – a symbol of energy, freedom, and success in the Chinese zodiac – gives the bar an emotional depth that goes far beyond its pure material value.
Compared to larger bar formats, the 5-gram format offers a decisive advantage: flexibility. Small units can be sold, exchanged, or gifted more easily. Anyone wishing to diversify their portfolio can react much more agilely with several small bars than with a single large piece. At the same time, the entry price remains manageable – ideal for anyone who wants to invest in gold on a regular basis.
Argor Heraeus: Swiss Quality Since 1951
Argor-Heraeus is one of the world's leading precious metal refineries and is LBMA-certified. Every bar that leaves the facility in Ticino stands for uncompromising purity and processing quality. The name alone is a seal of quality – recognized by banks, dealers, and investors around the globe.
Whether as a strategic building block of your personal retirement provision, as a gift of lasting value, or as a collector's item with potential – this 5g gold bar "Year of the Horse 2026" combines everything that makes a first-class precious metal product. Secure your piece before the limited mintage becomes history.
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