How big is the world's largest gold bar?

Do you know where the world’s largest gold bar is located and how big it is? We’ve found out all the details in this article!

The largest gold bar ever created

When we think of gold, many picture small bars or coins. But there is one gold bar that surpasses all others, created by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation in Japan in 2005.

This is the world’s largest gold bar, weighing an incredible 250 kg and made of nearly pure gold—99.999% to be exact.

Buy this gold bar at a great price today!

In Stock

10 gram Valcambi Suisse Gold Bars

We sell 1+ 9307,93 SEK 8104.35 8104,35 8104.35 8104,35 8104.35 8104,35 9307.93 9307,93 9290.96 9290,96 9273.99 9273,99

We sell 9273,99 SEK 8104.35 8104,35 8104.35 8104,35 8104.35 8104,35 9307.93 9307,93 9290.96 9290,96 9273.99 9273,99

We buy 8104,35SEK

Compare Alert Add to cart

Where is the world’s largest gold bar?

The gold bar is currently displayed at the Toi Gold Museum, located on the Izu Peninsula. With its enormous size, the gold bar is a unique object that truly stands out.

Toi Gold Museum is entirely dedicated to gold mining, both in ancient and modern Japan, from the Tokugawa era to the present day. Here, you can visit the world’s largest gold bar.

What is the gold bar worth?

The gold bar is not only extremely large but also highly valuable. With today’s high gold prices, its value is estimated to be several million dollars. This incredible amount highlights the ongoing importance of gold as a valuable resource and investment.

Dimensions and weight of the gold bar

To understand just how big the world’s largest gold bar really is, let’s take a closer look at its measurements:

• Weight: 250 kg
• Length: 45.5 cm
• Width: 22.5 cm
• Height: 17 cm
• Purity: 99.999% gold

With these dimensions, it’s no wonder this gold bar attracts attention. It is not only a heavyweight in the literal sense but also an impressive sight that showcases gold’s natural beauty and heft.

Sweden’s largest gold treasure

Over a hundred years ago, Sweden’s largest gold treasure was found in Timboholm, near Skövde. This treasure, weighing over 7 kg, consists of 23-24 karat gold. It is likely that Roman gold coins were melted down to create the rings and bars found in this hoard. You can read more about this incredible discovery from 1905 here!

The exact identity of Sweden’s largest gold bar is not entirely known, but the gold bars at the Riksbank weigh an impressive 12.6 kilos!

So if you ever want to see the world’s largest gold bar, now you know where to find it. Feel free to leave a comment about what you’d like to read about next!