100g ABC Cast Bar Gold Bar

The 100g ABC Refinery Cast Gold Bar

The 100g ABC Refinery cast gold bar is a substantial metric-weight bar produced by Australia's only independent LBMA-accredited gold refinery. Cast bars are made by pouring molten gold into a mould, producing a bar with a distinctive rough, slightly organic finish that differs from the polished uniformity of minted bars. Each cast bar is unique in its surface texture, which is part of the format's appeal among buyers who prefer the traditional look of poured gold.

ABC Refinery has operated since 1978 and is part of the Pallion group, Australia's largest independent precious metals services company. The refinery holds LBMA Good Delivery, COMEX Good Delivery, and Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) accreditation. Its gold bars are 9999 fine (99.99% pure) and stamped with the ABC Bullion swan hallmark, weight, purity, and a unique serial number.

At 100g (3.2151 troy ounces), this bar sits in a premium-efficient sweet spot for gold bars. Premiums on 100g bars typically run 2-4% above spot, significantly lower than 1 oz bars at 3-5% and close to the 1-2% premiums on kilo bars. Cast bars carry a slight additional discount over minted bars of the same weight, since casting is a simpler production process. For buyers focused on acquiring gold at the lowest cost per gram, the 100g cast format offers an excellent balance of premium efficiency and manageable purchase price.

100g ABC Cast Bar Specifications

The cast production method gives each bar an individual surface character. Molten gold poured into a mould solidifies with subtle variations in surface texture, edge profiles, and the depth of the hallmark impression. Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly between bars, unlike minted bars which are manufactured to precise tolerances. The bar is compact, fitting in the palm of a hand, and carries the full suite of identifying marks needed for international trade.

ABC Refinery's laboratories hold NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) and ISO accreditation for assaying, meaning the purity stamps on their bars are independently verified to meet international standards.

Tax Treatment of 100g ABC Gold Bars

As a 999.9 fine gold bar from an LBMA-accredited refinery, the 100g ABC cast bar qualifies for investment gold tax treatment across major markets.

Australia

Investment-grade gold at 99.5%+ purity is GST-free in Australia. ABC Refinery explicitly markets its bars as GST-exempt for Australian investors. The bar must be in "investment form," which bars satisfy. Capital gains on disposal are assessable income, with a 50% CGT discount for individuals who hold the asset for more than 12 months. There is no CGT exemption for gold bars in Australia (unlike the UK's legal tender coin exemption).

United Kingdom

Gold bars at 995+ fineness are VAT-exempt on purchase. This bar qualifies at 999.9. Gold bars are not CGT-exempt in the UK, since they carry no legal tender status. UK buyers making gains above the £3,000 annual allowance should be aware that gold coins with UK legal tender status (Britannias, Sovereigns) offer CGT exemption that bars cannot match.

United States

ABC Refinery's LBMA accreditation and 999.9 purity mean its bars generally qualify for IRA inclusion through an approved custodian. Capital gains are taxed at the collectibles rate (up to 28%). State sales tax varies; roughly 35 states exempt bullion.

Singapore

Gold bars at 99.5%+ purity from LBMA-accredited refineries qualify as Investment Precious Metals and are GST-exempt. ABC Bullion maintains a Singapore presence. No capital gains tax applies.

Hong Kong

No sales tax, import duty, or capital gains tax on gold of any kind.

100g ABC Cast Bar vs Other 100g Gold Bars

The 100g gold bar category is densely populated, with over 50 products from different refineries available across major dealers. The ABC cast bar competes primarily with other LBMA-accredited 100g bars, all at 999.9 fineness, where the key differentiators are brand recognition, bar type (cast vs minted), and premium.

The most directly comparable product is the 100g ABC Refinery minted bar, which uses the same refinery but is produced by stamping rather than casting. The minted version has a smoother, more uniform finish and typically carries a slightly higher premium. Both bars share the same ABC Bullion hallmark, purity, and accreditation. The cast bar appeals to buyers who prefer the traditional poured aesthetic or want the lowest available premium from ABC Refinery.

Among international competitors, the 100g Valcambi gold bar is one of the world's best-selling products at this weight, with over 60 active dealers. Valcambi bars are minted, Swiss-made, and carry competitive premiums. The 100g PAMP Fortuna bar adds the Lady Fortuna design and VeriScan authentication at a higher premium, while the 100g Perth Mint bar offers government backing from the Western Australian government.

The ABC cast bar's primary advantage is its domestic Australian availability. For Australian investors buying through ABC Bullion's retail stores in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, or through their online platform, the ABC cast bar avoids import logistics and is immediately available through the GST-free domestic supply chain. Internationally, Swiss and European-branded bars tend to be more widely recognised, though ABC's LBMA and COMEX accreditation ensures its bars are accepted by dealers globally.