Even an investment bar can be beautiful! The 1-gram gold bar from the limited edition inspired by the Chinese zodiac is proof. Its motif is the dragon, which is the traditional sign for 2024.

From one side, the bar looks like a classic investment bar – it bears the Argor-‍Heraeus logo, weight, metal purity, quality seal and serial number. The other side is dedicated to an elaborate depiction of an Asian dragon. The mythical creature is accompanied by the corresponding Chinese symbol. This bar is numbered.

Bar size: 15 x 8,7 x 0,5mm / Blister size: 85 x 54mm

The card sealed together with the bar in a plastic foil, which must not be broken, serves as a certificate of authenticity.

If you want to give the bar as a gift, you will find a case tied with a ribbon in our offer.

The Eastern zodiac, which is also known as the Chinese zodiac, contains twelve signs – twelve animals that represent twelve temperaments with both positive and negative traits. Unlike the classical horoscope we are used to in Europe, each of these signs belongs to a whole year, and once all the animals have been replaced, the twelve-year cycle begins anew… An old Chinese legend tells of the Jade Emperor who ruled the heavens and was looking for someone to guard his palace. Twelve animals – a rat, a buffalo, a tiger, a hare, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a goat, a monkey, a rooster, a dog and a pig – competed for the ruler's favour. Their position in the palace was to be decided by a great race. The emperor assumed that the dragon would win because it was the only one that could fly. What was his surprise when the favourite came fifth. He was kind-hearted and stopped along the way to help villagers in need. Eventually, he even pushed one of his rivals to the finish line – a hare that was stuck in the middle of the river… People who are born under the influence of a dragon become natural leaders – powerful, influential and energetic. They make quick decisions and do not hesitate to overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. At the same time, they tend to be egotistical. They like to dazzle and display their grandeur. They tend to be short-tempered and demanding, and so are not easy to please.

Swiss company Argor-Heraeus is one of the world's leading processors of precious metals and is accredited by the London Bullion Market LBMA to the prestigious "good delivery" list of gold producers, where it is also one of five expert assessors overseeing compliance with standards.