Investment Gold Bar 5 g - Argor Heraeus - Year of the Goat

It’s not just coins – even an investment bar can be beautiful! Proof of this is the five-gram gold bar from Argor-Heraeus, part of a limited edition inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Its motif is the goat, which is the traditional symbol for the year 2027.

The Eastern zodiac, also known as the Chinese zodiac, comprises twelve signs – twelve animals that represent twelve temperaments, each with both positive and negative traits. Unlike the classical horoscope we are used to in Europe, each of these signs corresponds to a whole year, and once all the animals have had their turn, the twelve-year cycle begins anew… The year 2027 is dedicated to the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac – the goat. Why the goat, of all animals? Legend tells of the Jade Emperor, who ruled the heavens and was seeking someone to guard his palace. Twelve creatures vied for the Emperor’s favour – the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster, the dog and the pig. Their status in the palace was to be decided by a great race on land and water. After the seventh horse, three animals crossed the finish line at once – the goat, the monkey and the rooster, who had sailed across together on a raft. The Emperor was delighted to learn that these creatures had helped one another during the race. He then awarded the goat, which eats whatever it can find, eighth place as a reward for clearing the way through the undergrowth for its friends… People born under the influence of the goat tend to be sensitive, kind and empathetic – they avoid conflict and help others. However, their gentleness can easily turn into oversensitivity and pessimism – they take criticism badly and it is not hard to hurt their feelings…

As the Chinese saying 三羊开泰 states that three goats bring good fortune, you will find them on one side of the bar. All three stand in the mountains and hold in their mouths a symbol of abundance – a string of Chinese coins. On the other side, the bar resembles a classic investment ingot – it bears the logo of the Swiss manufacturer Argor-‍Heraeus, the weight, the metal’s fineness, a quality seal and the serial number.

This valuable, secure and elegant bar is sealed in protective film, which must not be broken. If you wish to give it as a gift, you’ll find a gift box in our range.