As we all know, having the choice is also a tough decision. This also applies to gold bars, which are available in numerous weight units, in a wide variety of shapes and from a wide variety of manufacturers. Tim Schieferstein, Managing Director of GoldSilberShop.de, explains which gold bars are suitable for your personal situation in the largest gold bar comparison. 02:10 You can buy gold bars in these weight units: You can usually buy gold bars in sizes from 1 g to 1 kg. The size you should choose depends not only on your financial situation, but also on whether you buy gold bars online or locally. 06:20 The pros and cons of small gold bars: Small gold bars have the advantage that investors have a lot of flexibility when selling them. The disadvantage, however, is that small gold bars are relatively more expensive than large ones. Large gold bars are also at a disadvantage compared to smaller ones when selling. 09:38 This speaks for and against large gold bars: Large gold bars are relatively cheaper, but can only be sold as a whole. It is therefore not possible to realize smaller sales proceeds that are only used to cover lower costs. Larger gold bars are also usually cast. 13:45 Should you prefer minted or cast gold bars? Minted gold bars are much more popular with investors and can therefore be resold at better prices than cast gold bars. The price differences are not that great, however. Personal taste also plays a role in the decision whether you want to buy minted or cast gold bars. 20:30 Gold bars should come from LBMA Good Delivery manufacturers: The Good Delivery standard is one of the most important certifications in the precious metals trade. Gold bars that come from manufacturers with this certificate meet certain minimum standards in terms of fineness, weight, quality and compliance with social and environmental standards. Bars from such manufacturers are much more recognized on the market than gold bars from other manufacturers. 25:05 This is what gold bars look like: Gold bars differ significantly in terms of manufacturer, shape and size and therefore look very different. 33:03 The best-known brands of gold bars: The most frequently traded gold bars come from the brands C. Hafner, Heraeus, Heimerle and Meule. 37:47 This is how gold bars are packaged: Unlike in the past, gold bars are no longer sold loose. Common packaging for gold bars is blisters and foil. How the bars are packaged depends on the manufacturer. 44:04 These gold bars are particularly counterfeit-proof: Flat gold bars and those with a simple embossed image are particularly easy to counterfeit. 53:12 These sustainable gold bars are available: Some manufacturers such as use only recycled gold for their bar production and completely avoid mined gold. When using recycled gold, the carbon footprint of a gold bar is up to 99% lower than when using mined gold. 55:05 These gold bars are suitable for crisis preparedness: Small gold bars that can be turned into money quickly and in small pieces are particularly suitable for crisis preparedness. Many other informative videos: • What to look out for when buying gold? Video links: Buy gold bars: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/goldbar... Buy gold bars without a serial number: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/serienn... Invest in gold bars with a gold savings plan: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gold-si... What is the difference between minted and cast gold bars? https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gepraeg... Embossed gold bars: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gepraeg... Cast gold bars: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gegosse... Sell gold bars at GoldSilberShop.de: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/ankauf/... Ideal for crisis preparedness. Combibars and coins: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/combiba... Buy gold bars locally in Mainz: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gold-ka... Buy gold bars locally in Wiesbaden: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/gold-ka... Buy gold bars from one of GoldSilberShop.de's more than 120 regional partners: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/tafelge... CO2-neutral gold bars: https://www.goldsilbershop.de/co2-neu... Find out everything about gold bars and other forms of precious metal investment. Download “Gold and Silver for Beginners” by Tim Schieferstein for free at https://gold-buch.com/