The Tael is an ancient unit of measurement that has long been popular in East Asia and Southeast Asia. This unit of precious metals measurement is still in use on silver and gold for investors in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, among a number of other nations in the region. Provident Metals currently has 5 Taels Gold Bars in varied conditions from any mint available to purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with protective plastic bag or a shipping box with protective packaging materials around the bar!
• Distinctive Taels unit of measurement!
• Contains 5 Taels, 6.028 Troy oz, of .999+ pure gold.
• On the obverse and reverse are designs that vary by the mint of origin.
• Available in varied conditions.
• Please remember that these bars can come with the same conditions and designs if you buy more than one.

When you purchase a 5 Taels Gold Bar through this Provident Metals listing, the bar you receive will arrive with variable packaging. Based on the condition of the bar you receive, the gold will arrive either in a protective plastic sleeve or with protective packaging materials wrapped around the bar inside of a shipping box.

These 5 Taels Gold Bars are offered to you in varied conditions from any mint. Provident Metals is unable to accommodate requests for particular bar designs or conditions. We select all products at the moment your payment is processed and the item you received is determined by availability at that moment. If you purchase more than one gold bar please remember the conditions and designs could match on all items.

Designs

On the obverse and reverse designs of the 5 Taels Gold Bars in this product listing, you will find various different designs possible. These designs range from intricate elements that are engraved onto the surface of the bar in 3D relief to simpler design elements that are struck incuse into the surface of the bar.

Generally speaking, you will find engraved, intricate designs on the surfaces of minted ingots. Meanwhile, cast or loaf gold bars tend to have incuse design elements. As an example of a 5 Taels Gold Bar you could receive, there is the 5 Taels Gold Bar from Argor-Heraeus. The bar has a depiction of the mint logo at the top, with markings of Switzerland, 5 Taels, 999,9 and an assayers stamp. The stamp is accompanied by a serial number. Please keep in mind this is just one example of a gold bar you could receive and is noted just to help visualize possible design elements.

History

Tael is a unit of weight measurement that originated in China. As of 1959, it is standardized in China to 50 Grams. It remains a part of the Chinese system of weights and currency and is still used in Chinese herbal medicine stores, as well as gold and silver exchanges.

Ordering

Provident Metals customer service is available to assist you at 800-313-3315. Alternatively, you can contact us on the web through our live chat and email address.