{"product_id":"gold-bar-20-gram-generic-lbma","title":"Gold Bar 20-gram (generic LBMA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aaa-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aaa-pdp__lead\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b3440;\"\u003eThe 20-gram Gold Bar from the secondary market is a compact, .999+ fine gold bar weighing 0.643 troy ounces, sourced from the pool of previously traded LBMA-recognized bars — making it a straightforward way to add a measured quantity of physical gold to a collection or holdings. Because these bars trade close to the underlying spot price of gold with relatively low premiums, they appeal to buyers who prioritize metal content and value over branded presentation. The specific mint, design, year, and physical dimensions of the bar received will vary, as no single producer or appearance is assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"aaa-pdp__h\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#023864;margin:22px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #d4ae3b;padding-bottom:6px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aaa-pdp__specs\" style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003e.999+ fine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eSecondary Market (varies; no specific mint assured)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eProtective packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMetal Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003e20 grams (0.643 troy oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eVaries by bar received\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"aaa-pdp__h\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#023864;margin:22px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #d4ae3b;padding-bottom:6px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"aaa-pdp__faq\" style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat exactly is a generic secondary-market 20-gram gold bar?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eIt is a physical gold bar weighing 20 grams (0.643 troy oz) that was previously traded in the broader market. The bar meets .999+ fine gold purity but comes from a rotating pool of LBMA-recognized production, so the specific mint, brand, and visual design are not predetermined — they vary from order to order.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat is the gold purity and actual metal content of this bar?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eEvery bar carries a minimum purity of .999 fine gold, meaning at least 99.9% of its weight is pure gold. The confirmed metal content is 20 grams, equivalent to 0.643 troy ounces of gold.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWill I receive an assay card or certificate of authenticity with my bar?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eNo assay card or certificate of authenticity is included with this product. The bar ships in protective packaging, but documentation such as an assay or COA is not part of the purchase.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat will the bar look like — will the size, design, or year match a photo?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eThe appearance, dimensions (diameter and thickness), stamped year, and design all vary because bars are drawn from a secondary-market pool with no single assured source. Any product image is representative only; the actual bar received may differ in every visual and dimensional respect.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIs a 20-gram gold bar eligible to be held in a precious-metals IRA?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eIRS rules for self-directed precious-metals IRAs require gold bars to meet a minimum fineness of .9950 and to be produced by a manufacturer, refiner, or assayer that is accredited or certified. Because this bar's specific mint and assay documentation are not assured, eligibility cannot be confirmed for every bar received. Buyers pursuing IRA inclusion should verify the exact bar specifications against IRS Publication 590-A and their IRA custodian's accepted-product list before purchasing.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhy do buyers choose generic secondary-market bars over branded or new bars?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eGeneric secondary-market bars typically carry lower premiums over the spot price of gold compared to freshly minted, branded, or individually assayed bars. For buyers focused on accumulating gold by weight rather than on collectibility or specific aesthetics, the reduced premium per gram can make this format an efficient option.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"Gold Bar 20-gram (generic LBMA)\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"American Alternative Assets\"}, \"category\": \"Precious Metals\", \"additionalProperty\": [{\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Purity\", \"value\": \".999+ fine\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Metal Weight\", \"value\": \"20 grams (0.643 troy oz)\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Manufacturer\", \"value\": \"Secondary Market (varies; no specific mint assured)\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Diameter\", \"value\": \"Varies\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Thickness\", \"value\": \"Varies\"}]}, {\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What exactly is a generic secondary-market 20-gram gold bar?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a physical gold bar weighing 20 grams (0.643 troy oz) that was previously traded in the broader market. 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