{"id":1128,"count":11,"description":"Discover our exclusive gold bars, crafted from 100% recycled gold with a purity of 999.9 (24-karat gold). At A.P. Shaps, Swedish craftsmanship and sustainability come together, making our gold bars the perfect choice for both collectors and investors. Our gold bars are available in 1g, 2g, 5g, 10g, 50g, 100g, 500g and 1000g\u2014 a timeless asset with lasting value.","link":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/fine-jewelry\/investment-gold\/","name":"Investment gold","slug":"investment-gold","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":34,"acf":{"faq_enable":true,"faq_schema_enable":true,"faq_title":"FAQ","faq_items":[{"question":"What is a gold bar?","answer":"A gold bar is a solid piece of pure gold that is cast or pressed into a standardised shape. It is used as an investment, a form of savings, or as raw material in jewellery production."},{"question":"How much does a gold bar weigh?","answer":"Gold bars come in different weights \u2013 from as little as 1 gram of gold up to 1 kg of gold. The weight and size directly affect the price, since the value of a gold bar is based on the gold content and the current gold price. Our most popular gold bars are the 10 gram and 20 gram gold bars."},{"question":"What does karat mean for a gold bar?","answer":"Karat indicates the purity of the gold. A 24 karat gold bar is almost pure gold (99.9%), while 18 karat contains 75% gold mixed with other metals for strength and durability."},{"question":"Can you invest in gold bars?","answer":"Yes, gold bars are a common form of investment because gold tends to preserve its value over time. They can be bought, sold and stored securely, and serve as a safe asset in times of economic uncertainty."},{"question":"How do you store gold bars safely?","answer":"Gold bars should be kept in a secure place, such as a safety deposit box at the bank or a safe at home. It is important to protect them from theft and moisture in order to preserve both their value and their condition."},{"question":"Are karat and carat the same thing?","answer":"No, karat and carat are not the same.\r\n\r\nKarat (K) is used to indicate the purity of gold. For example, 24 karat gold is almost pure, while 18 karat contains 75% gold.\r\n\r\nCarat (ct) is used to indicate the weight of diamonds and other gemstones. A 1 carat diamond weighs 0.2 grams.\r\n\r\nIt is therefore important to distinguish between karat for gold and carat for diamonds when you buy jewellery or gold bars."},{"question":"Where can you buy gold bars?","answer":"Through our website you can buy 24k gold bars, and we always offer free shipping and safe shipping on online orders."}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}