- Traditional House: precious metal from Hanau
- Highest Purity: 999/1,000 fine silver
- Securely Packed: tightly sealed
- Traditional HouseOne of the oldest German precious metal processors
- Highest PurityNearly pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Securely PackedProtects from tarnishing, stays flawless for years
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Heraeus
Silver, poured and stamped.
A family business headquartered in Hanau. Its roots go back to a pharmacy that the family ran from 1660 onwards.
Fine silver
The surface of the casting
The cast silver bars, too, bear Heraeus, Feinsilber 999.9, the emblem and the weight, punched into the surface formed by the flowing metal.
Since 2014, cast bars of one kilogram and above have borne a stamped serial number.
The sizes
Five cast sizes
In true proportion to one another, with dimensions as stated by Heraeus.
250 g
500 g
1 kg
5 kg
15 kg
This bar: 500 g, 107 × 46.8 mm
The emblem
The hand with the roses
Heraeus bars bear a round emblem with the legend HERAEUS EDELMETALLE HANAU. A hand grasps the stems of three roses, with an H beside it.
The hand with the roses comes from the Heraeus family coat of arms, of which the emblem shows only a part. The family chronicle suggests that the apothecary Isaac Heraeus chose the motif in memory of his birthplace, Güstrow.
From the unicorn to the flame
1668
“Zum weißen Einhorn”
On the market square of Hanau’s New Town, Isaac Heraeus opens his own pharmacy in a half-timbered house and names it “Zum weißen Einhorn”, the White Unicorn.
1856
Germany’s first platinum melt
Platinum is much sought after in jewellery making, but until then it can only be forged and pressed when white-hot. After lengthy experiments, Wilhelm Carl Heraeus melts two kilograms of platinum with an oxyhydrogen blowpipe.
1768 °C
Platinum does not melt until it reaches this temperature.
1945
Destruction and a new beginning
Air raids in 1944 and 1945 almost completely destroy the works in Hanau, and on 19 March 1945 the original pharmacy building as well. After the war, Heraeus at first makes cooking pots, hotplates and immersion heaters. Above the entrance of the original building, rebuilt in 1951 and 1952, a bronze unicorn has recalled the pharmacy ever since.
2025
365 years
The family celebrates “365 years of Heraeus”. The company still belongs to the family today.
Good Delivery
On the LBMA list
Gold
Argor-Heraeus SA
Mendrisio
first listed on 28 August 1961
Silver
Heraeus
Hanau
first listed before 1972
On the Good Delivery List of the London Bullion Market Association, the Heraeus Group is represented for gold by Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio and Heraeus in Hong Kong, and for silver by Heraeus in Hanau, among others.
In the emblem, a hand holds three roses.
Now you hold them in silver.
500 g silver · fineness 999.9/1,000 · 107 × 46.8 × 10 mm · in plastic film, without certificate
Dimensions, fineness and packaging according to the Heraeus data sheets.
500g Silver Bar Heraeus – German Precision for Your Wealth Protection
- Investment objective: With this silver bar, you protect your wealth highly effectively against the gradual erosion of purchasing power caused by inflation.
- Highest purity: 999/1,000 fine silver guarantees maximum value density in a compact form.
- Renowned manufacturer: Heraeus is one of the world's leading precious metals producers, headquartered in Germany.
- Secure packaging: Each bar is delivered heat-sealed and is thus optimally protected against external influences.
- Tax advantage: After a holding period of at least one year, capital gains are tax-free.
In times of economic uncertainty and rising inflation rates, more and more people are looking for reliable ways to preserve their hard-earned wealth. The 500g silver bar from Heraeus offers exactly that: a tangible, enduring value that has served as a bulwark against the erosion of purchasing power for centuries. Silver has outlasted all currency crises in history – and will continue to do so in the future.
Heraeus – A Name That Stands for Quality
When you hold this substantial bar in your hands, you immediately feel its quality. The characteristic cast surface proudly bears the inscription "Heraeus" as well as the stamp "Feinsilber 999.9". The traditional Heraeus seal with the Hanau coat of arms adorns the centre of the bar – an unmistakable quality hallmark of one of Germany's oldest precious metals processors. With a fine weight of exactly 500 grams, this bar offers an ideal balance between value concentration and manageability.
Why Silver Is the Perfect Inflation Hedge
While paper money can be multiplied at will by central banks, silver remains a finite resource. This natural scarcity is the key to long-term value stability. Unlike fiat currencies, silver possesses intrinsic value – not only as a precious metal, but also due to its indispensable industrial applications.
"Silver is the money of the people – it has outlasted empires and will survive the next crisis too."
The Many Advantages of This Investment Product
- Industrial demand: Electronics, solar technology and medicine continuously drive demand upward.
- High liquidity: Heraeus silver bars can be traded worldwide without difficulty and converted into cash.
- Portfolio diversification: Silver often exhibits a low correlation to other asset classes.
- Crisis protection: In politically and economically turbulent times, silver retains its value.
- Cross-generational provision: Perfectly suited for passing wealth on to children and grandchildren.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
This Brilliant Uncirculated bar from German production impresses with its uncompromising quality. With a fineness of 999/1,000, you receive nearly pure silver in its finest form. The robust heat-seal packaging protects your investment from oxidation and mechanical damage – ensuring the bar remains in immaculate condition even after many years.
Who Is This Silver Bar Suitable For?
Whether you are just beginning to build your precious metals portfolio or are already an experienced investor: the 500g silver bar from Heraeus is an excellent choice. It offers more silver per euro than smaller denominations, yet is still manageable enough for flexible wealth allocation. Collectors appreciate the timeless aesthetic of the cast bar, while investors value the price stability and potential for wealth preservation.
Compared to silver coins, this bar scores with a lower premium over the pure material value. Compared to larger bar formats such as the 1kg bar, it in turn offers greater flexibility when selling or exchanging at a later date. A smart decision for all those who wish to actively protect their wealth against inflation.
Secure this piece of German precious metals craftsmanship now and lay the foundation for a crisis-proof future. Because one thing is certain: silver has accompanied humanity through all ages – and will continue to do so.
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