100 gram Gold Bar – IGR Metals (Carded): product overview
Istanbul’s refining and jewellery connection
Istanbul Gold Refinery grew from a project initiated in 1996 and began operating under that name in 2002 after Halaç Jewellery acquired control. Its refining background links investment bars with Turkey’s established jewellery trade. The company expanded into minted gold bars in 2004. That history identifies the named refiner, not the manufacture date of this particular bar.
What distinguishes this offering
The practical choice here is the stated bar size and presentation. Compare like-for-like total cost, and consider whether you would want to sell the entire piece or hold several smaller units.
Product details
- Metal: Gold
- Weight: 100 grams
- Purity: .9999 fine
- Listed brand / mint: Istanbul Gold Refinery
Frequently asked questions
Does an IGR bar’s size identify its production year?
No. IGR has made multiple weights and formats. Match the actual metal, weight and packaging rather than assigning a year from a historical catalogue.
Should I keep the bar in its card?
Keeping the stated card or assay presentation intact helps preserve the product’s identification and presentation. A card alone is not conclusive proof of authenticity, and its weight is not part of the precious-metal content.
How should I compare its premium with another bar?
Use the same metal amount and packaging, then compare total delivered cost. A smaller bar can cost more per unit of metal because fabrication and packaging costs are spread over less metal.
What should I record after buying this item?
Keep the invoice with the product name, quantity and any visible certification or serial number. These details help distinguish this offer from other dates, grades or packaging variants.
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Historical background: Refiner history reference. This background does not authenticate an individual item.
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