2.5g Dove of Peace Gold Bar

Israeli-Minted Gold with Cultural Significance

The 2.5g Holy Land Mint Dove of Peace Gold Bar is produced by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), trading internationally as The Holy Land Mint. ICMC was established in 1958 by Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, with the original mandate of commemorating Israeli national events through coins and medals. The company was fully government-owned until its privatisation in 2008, when it was acquired by the G.R.A.S. Group. The "Holy Land Mint" brand launched in 2014 alongside the first Dove of Peace bullion products in silver, with gold rounds and bars added from 2019.

The Dove of Peace design features a dove in flight carrying an olive branch, soaring over the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The imagery references the biblical story of Noah (Genesis 8:11), a symbol of peace that carries deep cultural resonance. Beneath the dove, the outline of Jerusalem's Old City walls and its famous skyline are visible. This design has remained consistent since the series began, with year-date changes and occasional anniversary privy marks (the 10th anniversary edition appeared in 2024).

At 2.5 grams of .9999 fine gold, this bar sits in the fractional gifting and small-accumulation segment. The cultural and religious symbolism makes the Dove of Peace a distinctive product in the bullion market, appealing to buyers who want their gold investment to carry a meaningful narrative alongside its metal value. The bar ships in tamper-proof sealed packaging with Certieye authentication technology and a unique serial number.

Holy Land Mint Dove of Peace 2.5g Bar Details

The Dove of Peace range spans multiple weights and formats. Gold products are available from 1g bars up to 1 oz rounds and bars, all at .9999 fineness. Silver products (.999 fine) include 1 oz rounds and bars, and 1 kg bars. The Certieye authentication technology provides optical verification as a security feature, supplementing the sealed packaging and unique serial numbers.

The obverse depicts the dove-and-olive-branch design over the Jerusalem skyline. The reverse carries Holy Land Mint branding with weight and purity specifications. The design is the same across all sizes in the series, scaled proportionally.

Tax Treatment of the Dove of Peace Gold Bar

As a .9999 fine gold bar, the Dove of Peace clears investment gold thresholds in all major jurisdictions. The lack of legal tender status means it receives standard bar tax treatment everywhere.

United States

The primary export market for Holy Land Mint products. No federal sales tax; state exemptions cover approximately 35 states. IRA eligible, as both the .9999 gold purity and the .999 silver purity meet IRS Section 408(m) requirements for precious metals IRAs. Capital gains taxed at the federal collectibles rate of up to 28% for holdings over one year. Products are widely available through major US dealers including APMEX, JM Bullion, and Money Metals.

United Kingdom

VAT-exempt as investment gold (purity exceeds the 995 minimum). Subject to CGT on disposal because bars are not UK legal tender. Gains above the annual GBP 3,000 allowance are taxable at 18% or 24%. UK buyers seeking CGT-free gold should consider legal tender coins like the 1/10 oz Gold Britannia.

European Union

VAT-exempt under the EU Investment Gold Directive as gold of 995+ fineness in bar form.

Canada

GST/HST exempt at 99.5%+ purity. Not RRSP eligible under standard precious metals rules, as RRSP requires coins issued by a government mint with face value. ICMC is not a monetary authority (the Bank of Israel issues Israel's currency), and the Dove of Peace carries no face value.

Other Markets

GST-free in Australia (99.5%+ gold). GST-exempt in New Zealand. Exempt under Singapore's IPM scheme. No taxes on gold in Hong Kong.

Dove of Peace vs PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, and Perth Mint at 2.5g

The Dove of Peace gold bar occupies a niche that overlaps with both the investment bar market and the cultural/religious gift market. Its competitors differ depending on which angle the buyer prioritises.

For buyers focused on pure investment efficiency, the 2.5g PAMP Suisse Fortuna and 2.5g Valcambi bar offer LBMA-accredited gold with tighter bid-ask spreads and broader dealer acceptance worldwide. PAMP's Fortuna design is the most recognised small gold bar globally, and Valcambi bars trade at lower premiums. Both carry the institutional credibility of Swiss LBMA accreditation that the Holy Land Mint does not possess.

The Dove of Peace's advantage is its unique cultural positioning. It is the only bullion series produced in Israel, and the dove, olive branch, and Jerusalem skyline design carries symbolic weight that generic refiner bars and even the Lady Fortuna cannot match for buyers with a personal connection to the Holy Land narrative. This makes it a stronger gifting product for specific occasions and recipients than a plain investment bar.

Against the 2.5g Perth Mint bar, the Dove of Peace trades brand recognition for cultural distinctiveness. The Perth Mint has government backing, CertiCard packaging, and strong recognition in Australian and Asian markets. The Holy Land Mint has Certieye authentication and a narrative that no government mint replicates.

The practical tradeoff is clear: for maximum investment liquidity and the tightest buyback spreads, LBMA-accredited Swiss bars are the standard choice. For a gold bar that carries meaning beyond its metal content, particularly as a gift or personal keepsake, the Dove of Peace fills a space that the major refiners do not attempt to occupy.