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About the 5g Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar
Arizona-Minted Gold at the 5 Gram Weight
The 5g Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar is produced by one of the newer private mints in the United States, founded in 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona by Josh Phair. Scottsdale Mint built its reputation on the distinctive Stacker bar concept for silver, with beveled interlocking edges designed for space-efficient vault storage, and has since expanded into gold bars and rounds across a range of weights. The 5g gold bar is minted to .9999 fineness using CNC minting equipment at the company's Arizona facility, with all production running from raw materials stored on-site.
Scottsdale Mint holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer, controlling the process from raw material to finished product. The mint's crowned lion logo is a recognisable hallmark across their product range. Gold bars carry unique serial numbers, and some products include anti-forgery swirl patterns machined into the reverse, a CNC-milled design that is difficult to counterfeit accurately.
In the broader 5g gold bar market, Scottsdale Mint occupies a mid-tier position. The bars lack the global brand recognition of Swiss refiners like PAMP Suisse Fortuna or Valcambi, and Scottsdale is not LBMA-accredited. Within the US market, however, the mint has a loyal following among stackers and collectors who value the American-made origin and the distinctive design aesthetic. Premiums tend to be competitive with other private mint products, and the bars are IRA-eligible at .9999 purity.
Scottsdale Mint 5g Gold Bar Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 grams (0.1607 troy oz) |
| Purity | .9999 fine gold (24 karat) |
| Manufacturer | Scottsdale Mint (Scottsdale, Arizona, USA) |
| Form | Minted bar |
| Legal tender | No |
| LBMA accredited | No |
| ISO certified | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Packaging | Sealed assay card with serial number |
Design and Security
The obverse features the crowned Scottsdale lion logo with weight and purity precision-stamped. The gold bar includes an individual serial number for traceability. Some Scottsdale products incorporate the anti-forgery swirl pattern machined into the reverse, a CNC-produced feature unique to the mint. The surface finish is highly reflective, with a quality of strike that reflects the CNC precision minting approach.
Scottsdale does not use holograms, Mint Mark SI decoder technology (as used by Sunshine Minting), or digital authentication systems like PAMP's Veriscan or RCM's Bullion DNA. Security relies on the precision machining quality, serial numbers, and the distinctive design elements that are difficult to replicate cheaply.
Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar Range
Scottsdale produces gold bars in multiple sizes, including the Stacker format with interlocking edges that defined their original silver bar line. Gold Stacker bars are available in 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, and 20 oz at .9999 fine gold. The 5g bar is a metric-weight entry point for buyers who prefer the Scottsdale brand in a compact format.
Tax Treatment for the 5g Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar
As a .9999 fine gold bar, the Scottsdale 5g qualifies for investment gold tax exemptions in markets that base eligibility on purity rather than refiner accreditation.
Purchase Tax by Country
- United States: No federal sales tax. Many states exempt investment bullion from sales tax, with thresholds varying by state. Arizona (Scottsdale's home state) exempts precious metals. IRA-eligible at .9999 purity with an approved custodian.
- United Kingdom: VAT-exempt as investment gold (995+ purity). Not CGT-exempt, as bars are not UK legal tender. Subject to CGT at 18% or 24% on gains above the £3,000 annual allowance.
- European Union: VAT-exempt under the EU Investment Gold Directive for gold bars of 995+ purity.
- Canada: GST/HST exempt at 99.5%+ purity. RRSP and TFSA eligible.
- Australia: GST-free as investment-grade gold.
- Singapore: GST-exempt under the IPM scheme. Non-LBMA bars may face additional dealer verification.
- Hong Kong: No sales tax, no import duty, no capital gains tax.
US Tax Specifics
US investors benefit from the IRA eligibility of .9999 gold bars. Bars held in a Traditional IRA grow tax-deferred until withdrawal; Roth IRA holdings generate tax-free gains on qualifying distributions. Outside retirement accounts, gold is classified as a collectible, and long-term gains (held over one year) are taxed at a maximum 28% rate rather than the lower 15% or 20% rate that applies to stocks. The Net Investment Income Tax of 3.8% may apply on top. Short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income.