100g APMEX Gold Bar

APMEX's Own-Brand 100g Gold Bar

The 100g APMEX Gold Bar is a private-label product from one of the world's largest online precious metals retailers. Based in Oklahoma City, APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) sells bullion from dozens of mints and refiners, and also commissions its own branded bars and rounds. Each 100g bar contains 3.2151 troy ounces of 999.9 fine gold.

APMEX-branded bars are positioned as a cost-effective option for US buyers. The retailer's scale and direct relationship with its contract manufacturers allows competitive pricing, and the APMEX name carries strong recognition within the US dealer network. For domestic resale through APMEX or other major US dealers, these bars are straightforward to liquidate. The 100g weight class offers premiums of 2-4% over spot, among the most efficient in retail gold, and the approximately $10,000 price point makes it a practical single-purchase size for investors building or topping up a position.

The main limitation is international reach. APMEX is not itself a refiner or LBMA member, and the brand has less recognition outside North America than Swiss or Australian alternatives. For investors who may need to sell through European, Asian, or institutional channels, LBMA-accredited bars from Valcambi, PAMP Suisse, or the Perth Mint provide broader market acceptance.

APMEX 100g Gold Bar Details

The bar is produced to APMEX's specifications by a contract manufacturer and comes sealed in an assay card certifying weight, purity, and serial number. At 100g, the physical dimensions are approximately 47mm x 27mm x 5mm, compact and flat for efficient storage. The 999.9 fineness meets or exceeds the investment gold purity threshold in every major market. APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) is headquartered in Oklahoma City and ranks among the world's largest online precious metals retailers, selling products from dozens of mints and refiners in addition to its own branded line.

The assay card packaging provides tamper-evident protection and chain-of-custody documentation. Keeping the assay card sealed is important for resale, as an intact card allows dealers to verify the bar's authenticity and provenance without needing to perform independent assay testing. APMEX-branded bars are well recognised within the US dealer network, where the company's scale and reputation provide confidence in the product. For transactions outside North America, the lack of LBMA refinery accreditation on the manufacturing side may require additional verification by the purchasing dealer.

Tax Treatment for APMEX Gold Bars

Gold bars at 999.9 purity qualify for investment gold tax exemptions globally.

Purchase Tax

• United States: No federal sales tax. Most states exempt bullion from sales tax. States with thresholds (California $2,000, Florida $500, New York $1,000) are cleared by the 100g bar's approximate $10,000 value. APMEX calculates applicable sales tax at checkout based on the buyer's shipping destination.
• United Kingdom: VAT-exempt as investment gold.
• Canada: GST/HST-exempt for gold bars at 99.5%+ purity.
• Australia: GST-free as investment-grade gold.
• European Union: VAT-exempt under the Investment Gold Directive.
• Singapore: GST-exempt under the IPM scheme.
• Hong Kong: No sales tax or import duty.

Capital Gains and Retirement Accounts

US investors selling gold bars pay the 28% maximum federal collectibles rate on long-term capital gains. Short-term holdings are taxed as ordinary income. For IRA inclusion, the IRS requires bars of 99.5%+ purity from accredited refiners, and acceptance of APMEX-branded bars specifically depends on the custodian's approved list. Many custodians accept APMEX products, but this should be confirmed before purchase. UK investors face CGT at 18-24% on gains above £3,000. Canadian buyers benefit from the 50% capital gains inclusion rate (66.67% above CAD 250,000 annually). Singapore and Hong Kong have no capital gains tax on bullion.