More Palladium Bars and Rounds

As the demand for palladium grew, so did the market for palladium bars. Palladium bars are typically produced by precious metals refineries and mints, similar to gold and silver bars. These bars come in various weights and purities, with popular sizes ranging from one ounce to larger bars for institutional investors.

Palladium bars have gained popularity as an investment option, especially for those looking to diversify their precious metal holdings. They are recognized for their role in industrial applications, particularly in the automotive industry where palladium is used in catalytic converters. Palladium’s unique combination of industrial and investment demand has contributed to the development of a robust market for palladium bars. Investors often choose palladium bars as a tangible and tradable asset, adding diversity to their portfolios alongside more traditional precious metals.

Palladium Bar Designers

When it comes to palladium designers and designs, you will find both some of the most familiar names and familiar designs from the precious metals industry. Products like the coveted Fortuna Series from PAMP Suisse are commonly struck in palladium, as well as simpler designs from modern refiners like Argor-Heraeus. Here’s a bit of background on some of the major producers of palladium bars:

• PAMP Suisse: PAMP Suisse, established in 1977 in Switzerland, is a renowned precious metals refinery and mint. The name “PAMP” is an acronym for “Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux” (Artistic Precious Metals Products), reflecting the company’s commitment to producing high-quality and aesthetically appealing precious metal products, including gold and silver bars.
• Credit Suisse: Credit Suisse, founded in 1856 in Zurich, Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Initially focused on banking and financial services, Credit Suisse has expanded its operations globally, offering a wide range of financial products and services, including wealth management, investment banking, and asset management. The bank has played a significant role in shaping the Swiss financial sector and has a strong international presence.
• Valcambi Suisse: Valcambi Suisse traces its roots back to 1961 when it was established in Balerna, Switzerland. Valcambi is a prominent precious metals refinery and manufacturer of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. The company is known for its expertise in refining and producing precious metal bars and coins, and it has gained a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and innovation in the precious metals industry.
• Argor-Heraeus: Argor-Heraeus, founded in 1951 in Chiasso, Switzerland, is a globally recognized precious metals refinery and manufacturer. The company specializes in refining gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, producing a diverse range of products such as bars, coins, and industrial materials. Argor-Heraeus has played a key role in the Swiss precious metals industry and has established itself as a trusted name in the international market for precious metal products.

Palladium Rounds

Palladium rounds are not particularly noticeable in the industry, but there was one notable collection issued in the early 21st century that remains popular to this day. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Lewis & Clark’s expedition to map the Louisiana Territories acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase, Johnson Matthey released a series of palladium rounds using palladium mined in the United States.

These rounds featured palladium from the Stillwater Complex.

The Stillwater Complex, located in south-central Montana in the United States, is one of the world’s primary sources of palladium and platinum. The complex is a large layered intrusion in the Beartooth Mountains and is known for its rich deposits of platinum group metals (PGMs), including palladium.

Palladium mining in the Stillwater Complex began in the 1970s, and it has since become a significant source of palladium production globally. The complex is unique because it primarily produces palladium, whereas many other PGM mines around the world have a more balanced mix of platinum and palladium.

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