Introduction
Tavex is proud to offer the 1 gram Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar. This small, finely made bar marks the Year of the Horse. The Horse is the seventh of the twelve animals in the Chinese lunar calendar. The bar brings together the charm of the lunar series and the trusted quality of Argor-Heraeus, one of the world's leading gold refiners. It is a piece you can hold, gift, or keep as part of a wider gold investment.
Part of the Argor-Heraeus lunar series
Argor-Heraeus releases a new lunar bar every year. Each year honours a different zodiac animal from the Chinese calendar. Tradition says that each animal passes its main traits to the people born in its year.
People born in the Year of the Horse - in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, and every twelfth year before that - are seen as independent, charming, and bold. They are full of energy and passion. Many have a natural gift for inspiring the people around them. This makes the bar a thoughtful gift as well as a sound buy.
Crafted by Argor-Heraeus
Argor-Heraeus mints this bar from 99.99% pure gold. The refiner is based in Switzerland and is known across the world for its high standards. Its bars carry LBMA Good Delivery status, the benchmark set by the London Bullion Market. This standard tells buyers that the gold meets strict rules on purity and weight. When you buy gold bars from a name like this, you can trust exactly what you hold.
Minted bars and cast bars
This is a minted bar. Minted gold bars are cut from a rolled gold sheet and then stamped with a clean, detailed design. They look sharp and polished, which suits small sizes and collectors.
Larger formats, such as 1kg gold bars, are usually cast gold bars. A cast bar is made by pouring molten gold into a mould. Cast bars cost a little less to produce, so they often carry a lower premium per gram. Both minted and cast gold bullion bars take their price from the global gold price, which is quoted in troy ounces. One troy ounce is about 31.1 grams, so this 1 gram bar is an easy, low-cost way to own pure gold.
A simple way to invest in gold
Gold has held its value for thousands of years. Many people invest in gold to protect their savings over the long term. Central banks also hold large gold reserves, which shows how much trust the metal still earns today. Gold often holds steady when other assets fall, so investors use it to balance their portfolios.
Small gold bars offer an easy way to start. You do not need a large budget to buy your first piece. In the UK, investment gold is VAT free, so you pay no extra tax on the metal itself. That makes gold investment more affordable than many people expect. If you prefer round formats, gold coins work in much the same way, but a 1 gram bar keeps things simple and compact.
What you receive
Each bar comes sealed in protective packaging. Inside, you will find a numbered certificate of authenticity. This certificate confirms the origin and purity of the gold. The serial numbers link each bar to its own record, so you always know exactly what you own. Keep the packaging sealed and the certificate safe, as both help protect the bar's value when you come to sell.
Tavex ships every order fully insured. Your gold is covered from the moment it leaves us until it reaches your door. You can also follow live gold price charts on our website before you buy, so you can pick the right moment for you.
Start or grow your collection
The compact weight makes this bar a great fit for new investors. It is also a fine choice for collectors who want the next piece in their lunar series. Each new animal adds to a set that grows in meaning year after year. Buy the Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar today and add a piece of pure gold - and a piece of tradition - to your collection.
Why Buy
- The Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar is guaranteed to be of the highest quality. Crafted from 999.9 fine gold, the bar ensures uncompromising purity and value.
- The Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar follows the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the Chinese lunar Horse sign in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, and every 12th preceding year are considered independent, charismatic, passionate, and fond of adventure.
- The Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar makes a wonderful gift for a loved one. Honor the people you value by embodying their birth year in pure 24-carat gold - a gift that preserves its value for decades.
- The Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar comes in secure protective packaging. Each bar is sealed in a blister pack with a numbered certificate confirming its authenticity and origin, providing peace of mind to every investor and collector.
- The Argor-Heraeus Lunar Horse 2026 gold bar is popular among collectors. The main Horse design, which changes every 12 years, together with its place in the limited lunar series, means the bar carries additional collectible value on the secondary market.