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What a kilo bar is
A kilo bar is 1,000 grams of metal, about 32.15 troy ounces. It is a size, not a brand. Gold kilos are a lot of money on one object. Silver kilos are more common in public hands.
A kilo bar is 1,000 grams of metal.
In troy ounces that is about 32.15 ounces. It is a size, not a brand.
Gold
A gold kilo is a dealer and investor size. It is a lot of money on one object. Testing the middle matters. Tungsten. Tests. Call ahead. Cash, check, or wire.
Silver
Kilo silver bars are common. Premiums are usually lower per ounce than small rounds. Resale depends on the stamp. .999. Government vs generic.
Other big bars
A 100-ounce silver bar and a ~400-ounce London Good Delivery gold bar are different wholesale sizes. Good Delivery. COMEX and LBMA. If you do not know which bar you have, bring it. The stamp and the scale will say.
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