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About the 2 oz Engelhard Bar Gold Bar
A 2 oz Gold Bar from Engelhard's Production Line
This 2 oz Engelhard gold bar contains 999.9 fine gold from the historic American refiner. Engelhard Corporation, founded in 1902 in Newark, New Jersey, was the world's largest precious metals smelter by the mid-20th century and produced bars in both gold and silver across a wide range of denominations. The company held LBMA accreditation and was a fixture of the US bullion market until exiting retail precious metals in the late 1980s. BASF acquired Engelhard in 2006, ending the brand entirely.
The 2 oz gold bar is an uncommon denomination from a refiner that produced an unusually broad range of sizes. Engelhard's silver bar line is well documented by the AllEngelhard.com collector community, with over 40 distinct 1 oz silver varieties catalogued, but the company also produced gold bars alongside its silver products. Both metals share the Engelhard hallmark, serial numbering system, and refining standards, differing only in the metal itself and the applicable purity specification.
As a discontinued product trading exclusively on the secondary market, this bar carries a collector premium above the gold spot value. The premium reflects the fixed supply of Engelhard products, the brand's historical significance in American precious metals, and collector demand. For buyers focused on gold content per dollar spent, the standard 2 oz Engelhard gold bar or bars from active refiners offer alternatives without the collector markup.
Engelhard 2 oz Gold Bar Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 troy ounces (62.207 grams) |
| Purity | 999.9 fine gold |
| Manufacturer | Engelhard Corporation, Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Accreditation | LBMA (historical) |
| Production status | Discontinued |
| Face value | None (not legal tender) |
| Serial number | Yes |
Engelhard produced bars through cast, pressed, and extruded methods. The specific production method varies across vintages and sizes, affecting the bar's finish and edge quality. Each bar carries a unique serial number as its primary authentication marker. The Engelhard hallmark, weight, and purity stamps appear on the face.
Authentication is critical for secondary market Engelhard products. The AllEngelhard.com reference maintains definitive catalogues of genuine varieties, serial number formats, and documented counterfeits. For a 2 oz gold bar, professional verification through an experienced dealer or ultrasonic testing is recommended, particularly for purchases from private sellers.
Tax Treatment for This 2 oz Engelhard Gold Bar
This bar qualifies for the same investment gold tax exemptions as any other 999.9 fine gold bar.
- United States: State sales tax exemptions in approximately 35 states. Federal capital gains at the 28% collectibles rate for holdings over one year. IRA eligibility depends on the custodian's acceptance of discontinued Engelhard bars.
- United Kingdom: VAT-exempt on purchase as investment gold. CGT applies on disposal above the GBP 3,000 annual allowance at 18-24%.
- Canada: GST/HST exempt at 99.5%+ purity.
- Australia: GST-free as investment-grade gold.
- European Union: VAT-exempt as investment gold under EU Directive 98/80/EC.
- Singapore: IPM exemption status may need verification with local dealers for discontinued refiner products.
- Hong Kong: No sales tax, import duty, or capital gains tax.