10g PAMP Suisse Lunar Gold Bar

PAMP's Zodiac Gold Bar in 10 Grams

The 10g PAMP Suisse Lunar gold bar carries an annual Chinese zodiac animal design, combining investment bullion with cultural significance. The series has run through two distinct cycles: the original Lunar Calendar Series (2012-2023), which completed a full 12-year zodiac rotation from Dragon to Rabbit, and the current Lunar Legend Series (2024 onwards), which revisits the same animals through the lens of their mythological stories rather than simple depictions.

Each bar is .9999 fine gold, individually serialised, and sealed in PAMP's distinctive red CertiPAMP tamper-evident assay card. Since 2017, bars include Veriscan anti-counterfeiting technology, PAMP's LBMA-accredited system that maps each bar's microscopic surface topography and allows verification through a smartphone app. This is a meaningful advantage over some other PAMP design lines (the Rosa and Love series, for instance, do not include Veriscan).

The Lunar series sits at the intersection of bullion investment and collectible product. The annually changing design gives each year's issue mild numismatic interest, and the 5g gold version is sold as a complete 12-bar boxed set for the Calendar Series, commanding a premium well above the sum of individual bars. At 10g, the bar is priced around $1,000 and appeals to buyers who value the Chinese zodiac connection, whether for personal significance (birth year) or as Chinese New Year gifts. The cultural resonance is strongest in Asian markets, where PAMP's Lunar bars are popular in Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China.

For pure cost efficiency, the annual-design premium adds to the already elevated small-bar premium at this weight class (8-12% over spot is typical for 10g bars). A 10g PAMP Fortuna bar will cost less per gram and be easier to sell. The Lunar bar's value lies in the combination of investment gold with cultural and collectible appeal.

10g PAMP Lunar Gold Bar Specifications

Lunar Calendar Series (2012-2023)

Lunar Legend Series (2024-ongoing)

The Legend Series shifts from simple zodiac depictions to mythological narratives. The 2024 Azure Dragon drew on the guardian of the east associated with spring and rain. The 2025 White Snake illustrated the tale of Bai Suzhen, a story of wisdom, transformation, and prosperity. The 2026 Horse design is currently in production. The series is expected to run through 2035.

Available Sizes

Gold: 1g, 5g, 10g, 1 oz, 100g (all .9999 fine). Silver: 10g, 1 oz, 100g (.999 fine). Platinum: 1 oz (.9995 fine). The 5g gold is the most popular collector format, particularly as the 12-bar boxed set.

Tax Treatment of the 10g PAMP Lunar Gold Bar

The Lunar bar qualifies as investment gold in all major bullion jurisdictions. Its .9999 purity from an LBMA-accredited refiner exceeds every tax threshold globally.

• United Kingdom: VAT-exempt as investment gold. Subject to CGT at 18% or 24% on disposal, with a £3,000 annual allowance. Not CGT-exempt. UK buyers seeking CGT-exempt lunar-themed gold should consider Royal Mint Lunar coins, which are UK legal tender. SIPP-eligible.
• United States: No federal sales tax. State exemptions in approximately 35 states. IRA-eligible at .9999 purity. Capital gains at 28% collectibles rate for long-term holdings.
• Canada: GST/HST-exempt for gold at 99.5%+ purity.
• European Union: VAT-exempt under Directive 98/80/EC. Germany exempts capital gains after one year.
• Australia: GST-free for investment-grade gold at 99.5%+ purity. 50% CGT discount after 12 months.
• Singapore: GST-exempt under the IPM scheme. No capital gains tax. The Lunar theme has strong cultural resonance in Singapore's market.
• Hong Kong: No sales tax, no import duty, no capital gains tax. PAMP Lunar bars are popular Chinese New Year gifts in the Hong Kong market.
• Switzerland: Investment gold is VAT-exempt. Available through GOLDAVENUE (PAMP's retail platform) with Swiss storage options.

PAMP Lunar vs Other Zodiac and 10g Gold Bars

The PAMP Lunar bar competes against both other lunar-themed bullion and standard 10g bars from LBMA refiners.

The 10g PAMP Fortuna is the most liquid PAMP bar at any weight. It shares the Lunar's Veriscan authentication, CertiPAMP packaging, and .9999 purity. The Fortuna's fixed design means no year-to-year scarcity dynamics, which keeps secondary-market pricing more predictable. For buyers who see gold bars purely as a store of value, the Fortuna delivers at a lower premium.

The 10g Perth Mint Kangaroo bar is a government-backed alternative. Perth Mint is one of only two sovereign mints with LBMA Good Delivery status. The Kangaroo bar features the Perth Mint's swan logo and kangaroo motifs in CertiCard packaging. It lacks Veriscan-equivalent digital authentication but carries the weight of government ownership. Perth Mint also produces its own highly regarded Perth Mint Lunar coin series, which has run since 1996 and is now in its third generation. The Perth coins are legal tender of Australia, giving them potential CGT advantages in some jurisdictions that PAMP bars lack.

The 10g Argor-Heraeus Lunar bar is a Swiss LBMA competitor producing zodiac-themed bars. PAMP's Veriscan and red CertiPAMP packaging are more widely recognised than Argor-Heraeus's packaging, giving the PAMP bar an edge in authentication and brand recognition.

For buyers focused on the collectible dimension, the annually changing Lunar design creates both appeal and a practical consideration: specific year bars become harder to source over time, which can add a modest secondary-market premium. This is particularly true for the original Calendar Series (2012-2023), which is now complete. The Legend Series (2024 onwards) is still in its early years with designs readily available from dealers.