2g Dove of Peace Gold Bar

An Israeli Mint's Biblical Motif on Gold

The 2g Holy Land Mint Dove of Peace gold bar is produced by the Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC), trading internationally as The Holy Land Mint. The bar contains 2 grams of 99.99% fine gold and depicts a dove in flight carrying an olive branch over the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, referencing the biblical story of Noah from Genesis 8:11.

ICMC was established in 1958 by Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, with a mandate to commemorate national events through coins and medals. The organisation was fully government-owned until privatisation in 2008, when it was acquired by the G.R.A.S. Group. The "Holy Land Mint" brand and the Dove of Peace bullion series launched in 2014 with silver products; gold bars and rounds followed in 2019.

This is a private mint product, not legal tender. The bar carries no face value and is not issued by a central bank (the Bank of Israel is Israel's monetary authority, not ICMC). The distinction matters for tax and retirement account purposes in some jurisdictions. The bar comes in tamper-proof sealed protective packaging with Certieye authentication technology and a unique serial number.

At the 2g weight class, the Dove of Peace bar occupies a niche position. It does not carry the global dealer recognition of Swiss LBMA bars from Argor-Heraeus or PAMP Suisse. Its appeal is specific: the cultural and religious symbolism of the dove, olive branch, and Jerusalem skyline makes it distinctive in a market where most small gold bars carry minimalist corporate branding. For buyers who value that connection to the Holy Land, no other bullion product offers it.

2g Dove of Peace Bar Specifications

Design and Security

The obverse features a dove soaring over the walls of the Old City, with silhouettes of famous Jerusalem buildings visible within the walls. The design has remained consistent since the series launched in 2014, with year-date changes and occasional anniversary privy marks. The 2024 release marked the series' 10th anniversary with a special privy mark on gold products. The reverse carries the Holy Land Mint branding alongside weight and purity specifications.

Security relies on the Certieye authentication system, an optical verification technology proprietary to the Holy Land Mint, along with the unique serial number printed on the assay card and the tamper-proof PETG blister packaging. These are specific to the Holy Land Mint rather than an industry-standard system. The Dove of Peace series spans a range of weights from 1g bars up to 1oz rounds and bars in both gold and silver, all sharing the same design motif.

Tax Treatment of Dove of Peace Gold Bars

The 2g Dove of Peace bar qualifies as investment gold in most major markets based on its 99.99% purity, though its status as a private mint product (not LBMA-accredited, not legal tender) may affect treatment in specific situations.

United Kingdom

VAT-exempt as investment gold at 995+ purity. Subject to Capital Gains Tax on disposal. Not UK legal tender, so no CGT exemption applies.

United States

The bar's 99.99% purity meets the IRS minimum for precious metals IRAs under Section 408(m), though IRA eligibility depends on the specific custodian's approved product list. The Holy Land Mint is not an LBMA-accredited refiner, which some custodians require. Outside retirement accounts, long-term gains are taxed at the collectibles rate of up to 28%. No federal sales tax; state sales tax varies.

Australia

GST-free as investment gold at 99.5%+ purity in bar form.

European Union

VAT-exempt as investment gold under EU Council Directive 98/80/EC (gold bars of 995+ fineness weighing 1g or more).

Canada

GST/HST-exempt as gold at 99.5%+ purity. Not eligible for RRSP under standard precious metals rules, which typically require coins from a government mint with face value or bars from an accredited refiner. Custodian-specific rules apply.

Singapore and Hong Kong

In Singapore, the bar qualifies as an Investment Precious Metal based on purity. Hong Kong has no sales tax, import duty, or capital gains tax.