1 oz Dove of Peace Gold Bar

Israeli Bullion with Biblical Symbolism

The 1 oz Dove of Peace gold bar is produced by the Holy Land Mint, the international brand of Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC). ICMC was established in 1958 by Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, and operated as a fully government-owned enterprise until privatisation in 2008. The "Holy Land Mint" brand launched in 2014 alongside the first Dove of Peace silver bullion, with gold products added in 2019.

The bar contains .9999 fine gold (24 karat) and features a dove in flight carrying an olive branch, soaring over the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The design references the biblical story of Noah (Genesis 8:11), a symbol of peace with deep cultural resonance in Israel and across the Abrahamic faiths. This religious and cultural dimension gives the Dove of Peace a distinctive identity in a market dominated by bars bearing corporate logos or national emblems.

The Dove of Peace is a bullion bar, not a coin. It carries no face value and is not legal tender in any jurisdiction. Its value derives entirely from the gold content and the Holy Land Mint's authentication, which includes tamper-proof sealed packaging, Certieye optical verification technology, and a unique serial number on the security card. For buyers seeking bullion with a meaningful design rather than a generic refinery stamp, the Dove of Peace offers something that most 1 oz gold bars from Swiss or German refineries do not.

Dove of Peace 1 oz Gold Bar Specifications

Security features on the Dove of Peace include Certieye authentication technology (an optical verification system), a unique serial number printed on the security card, and tamper-proof sealed packaging. The Certieye system is less widely known than PAMP's Veriscan but serves a comparable purpose, providing a verification layer beyond basic visual inspection.

The Dove of Peace series also includes gold rounds (1 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/25 oz), gold bars in sizes from 1 g to 20 g, and silver products (1 oz round/bar, 1 kg bar). The design has remained consistent since 2014, with year-date changes and occasional anniversary privy marks, such as the 10th anniversary edition in 2024.

Dove of Peace Gold Bar Tax Treatment

The .9999 purity places the Dove of Peace gold bar firmly within the investment gold category for tax purposes in all major markets. As a bar with no face value and no legal tender status, tax treatment is straightforward.

United Kingdom

VAT-exempt as investment gold (995+ fineness). Subject to CGT on disposal at 18-24% above the 3,000 GBP annual allowance. Not CGT-exempt because it is not UK legal tender. UK buyers who prioritise CGT efficiency will find better options in 1 oz gold Britannias or Sovereigns.

United States

The .9999 purity exceeds the IRS 99.5% threshold for precious metals IRA eligibility. Both gold and silver Dove of Peace products meet IRS purity requirements. Must be stored by an approved custodian. Capital gains taxed at the collectibles rate (up to 28% federal). State sales tax varies.

Canada

GST/HST-exempt as gold of 99.5%+ purity. Not eligible for RRSP accounts, as RRSP rules require coins issued by a government mint with a face value, and the Dove of Peace is a bar from a private mint.

Australia

GST-free as investment gold at 99.5%+ purity in bar form. Subject to CGT with a 50% discount after 12 months of holding.

Singapore

Qualifies as Investment Precious Metal (IPM) for GST exemption given its purity. No capital gains tax applies.

Hong Kong

No sales tax, no import duty, no capital gains tax.

Dove of Peace vs PAMP Suisse and Sovereign Mint Bars

The Dove of Peace competes primarily with branded bars from Swiss refineries. Against the 1 oz PAMP Fortuna, the Dove of Peace shares the same .9999 purity and the concept of a pictorial design on a gold bar. PAMP's Lady Fortuna is the most widely recognised bar design in the world, backed by a larger dealer network and tighter bid-ask spreads. The Dove of Peace trades at similar or slightly lower premiums but has a narrower resale market, primarily through US dealers such as APMEX, JM Bullion, and Money Metals, plus direct sales from the Holy Land Mint.

Against generic LBMA refinery bars from Valcambi, Heraeus, or Argor-Heraeus, the Dove of Peace carries a modest brand premium. Buyers choosing between them are trading liquidity and lower cost (generic bars) against design appeal and authentication features (Dove of Peace). For pure cost efficiency in accumulating gold ounces, generic bars win. For buyers who value an aesthetically distinctive product with cultural significance, the Dove of Peace occupies a niche that Swiss corporate branding does not fill.

The Holy Land Mint is not LBMA Good Delivery accredited (that standard applies to large 400 oz wholesale bars). Its retail bars carry their own assay certification with the Certieye verification system. Buyers reselling through dealers who specifically require LBMA-branded bars may encounter slightly wider spreads, though the .9999 purity and sealed packaging ensure the bar is readily tradeable through major precious metals dealers worldwide.