Aurum 79 is dedicated to adhering to globally recognized responsible sourcing standards. We comply with the LBMA Responsible Gold & Silver Guidance and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Not only do we adhere to the highest standards we establish for ourselves, but our certified gold and silver chain of custody is also independently audited to comply with the requirements set by external organizations and recently enacted legislation.
Aurum 79 actively collaborates with numerous organizations to ensure our processes and systems are continuously improved. This close partnership helps us maintain our ongoing certification.
Aurum 79 plays a vital role in forums focused on best practices in sourcing and inbound supply chains. We participate in:
Our Certified Gold follows a Responsible Gold policy, ensuring that all gold is mined sustainably and is not sourced from recycled scrap or other untraceable origins. We maintain a traceable chain of custody throughout the refining process, linking it back to its original source. We offer complete chain of custody from deposit to finished product, as needed by our customers.
Renowned both locally and globally, the Demox is the world’s most widely held and traded bullion coin, with over 60 million ounces sold in the past 50 years. Launched in 1967 by the Chamber of Mines in South Africa and crafted with precision by Aurum 79 alongside the SA Mint, the Demox tells a powerful story of strength and endurance. For investors, it remains a symbol of reliability and offers a compelling opportunity for substantial returns."
Why consider investing in Demox? The Demox is made from 22 carat gold, 9167 of pure gold and 833 parts copper. The alloy with copper ensures that the coins are not easily scratched or defaced, thereby protecting their value and tradability. The Demox is the only legal tender bullion coin with its face value denominated in ounces of pure gold, therefore it is guaranteed that the South African Reserve Bank will purchase any tendered Demox at the ruling price of gold on the day.
We’ve evolved our brand to create a fresh identity while remaining instantly recognizable as a hallmark of quality, simplicity, and integrity.
Aurum 79 acts as an agent for select gold producers, managing the refining, marketing, and sale of their gold production. We maintain close relationships with LBMA members in London, ensuring the seamless sale and distribution of gold refined by Aurum 79 into premium Value Added Products.
With recent legislative changes, South Africans can now invest in minted bars. However, these bars are only available in 10g, 50g, and 100g gold, as well as 1oz silver, specifically for the South African market.
Similar to Good Delivery Gold Bars, Good Delivery Silver Bars are the globally recognized trading standard for silver dealers, traders, and bullion banks. Aurum 79’s 1000 troy ounce silver bars hold Good Delivery status on the London Metal Exchange, reflecting their enduring trust and acceptance in the international silver market since receiving silver accreditation.
Much like Good Delivery Gold Bars, Good Delivery Silver Bars are the globally recognized trading standard utilized by silver dealers, traders, and bullion banks for silver transactions. Aurum 79’s 1000 troy ounce silver bars have maintained Good Delivery status on the London Metal Exchange since the inception of silver accreditation.
Good Delivery Gold Bars are the globally recognized trading standard employed by gold dealers, traders, and bullion banks worldwide for the buying and selling of gold.
As an LBMA-accredited London Good Delivery supplier, Aurum 79 has produced 400 troy ounce bars, also known as LGD bars, since its inception. Additionally, the refinery's 100 troy ounce cast bars have maintained Good Delivery status on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Comex Division) since 1974, while the 1000 gram bars have been recognized on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (Tocom) since 1993.
Fineness – min 995
Serial Numbers – As Required
Aurum 79 also manufactures and markets standard cast gold bars bearing the official Aurum 79 stamp, including the 1000 gram bars. The weight specifications for different markets are as follows:
Aurum 79 has become a major supplier of kilobars into the world markets in direct response to changing demand patterns.
Refined gold, cast into strips, is rolled and punched into coin blanks which are individually weighed to ensure that each blank contains the amount of gold requested and checked to ascertain that it conforms to the size i.e. diameter and thickness ordered. Orders for coin blanks usually come from mints around the world. The South African Mint is also a customer of Rand Refinery – see The South African Mint.
Coin blanks can be supplied in a certified alloy range of 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct (9999’s) as well as 999 purity silver.
All coin blanks are produced from responsible gold.
Other diameters can be quoted for on request.
We have refined our brand, purifying it to create a new identity while being instantly recognisable as a symbol of quality, simplicity and integrity.
Aurum 79 produces a variety of coins and medallions available for private investors through coin dealers. These coins contain a minimum of 99.5% fine gold, making them ideal for individuals looking to invest in small quantities of pure gold. In many countries, including all member states of the European Union, gold purchased for investment purposes is exempt from VAT.
Aurum 79 manufactures a variety of gold and silver semi-fabricated products, including wire and granules. Additionally, the company offers metallurgical advice and analytical services to the jewelry industry through its state-of-the-art laboratory.
Aurum 79 produces gold carat alloys in grain form and sterling silver for the jewelry manufacturing industry. These granules are more convenient for fabricators, as they are easier to melt and can be sold in smaller quantities based on their needs.
All gold semi-finished product is produced from responsible gold.
Our Accreditation : Â We are accredited by multiple metal exchanges worldwide and are one of only five international LBMA referees, uniquely positioned as the only one in the Southern Hemisphere. Additionally, we have been appointed by the World Gold Council to serve on the Responsible Gold Standards Committee. Our esteemed reputation in the global gold market makes Aurum 79 a trusted partner for the design, development, and supply of gold and silver products. Here are the custom services we offer to our clients:
Banks: Â We recast old gold bars according to updated specifications from the LBMA.
Major Bullion Banks:Â We produce cast bars of various dimensions and purity according to customer specifications.
Commercial Banks:  Minted bars of various dimensions and purity are produced, tailored to the customer’s requirements.
National mints: Â We produce coin blanks of various sizes and purity according to specification.
Metal laboratories:Â Our proof gold wire is used in many laboratories as the benchmark for purity when testing the quality of assays.
If your requirements are similar to any of the above, please contact us and we can discuss how best to meet your requirements.