{"product_id":"1-gram-scottsdale-mint-gold-bar-prepper-gold-special","title":"1 Gram Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar — \"Prepper Gold\" (.9999, BU) (Special)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1 Gram Scottsdale Mint Gold Bar — \"Prepper Gold\" (.9999, BU)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmerican-Made .9999 Fine Gold · Crowned-Lion Hallmark · Barter-Ready Fractional\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal 24-karat gold in its most affordable, portable form. The Scottsdale Mint \"Prepper Gold\" bar packs one gram of .9999 fine gold into a tiny 15 mm format — struck in the USA and stamped with Scottsdale's crowned-lion hallmark. It's the perfect first gold purchase, a smart dollar-cost-averaging unit, and a barter-ready store of value you can tuck almost anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gram pure gold (.9999 fine, 24k)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 15 × 8.5 × 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScottsdale crowned-lion hallmark; \"1 g · FINE GOLD · 999.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh with full luster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScottsdale Mint — Arizona, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy \"Prepper Gold\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLowest-cost entry\u003c\/strong\u003e into physical 24k gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarter-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e small enough for micro-transactions and emergency flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable \u0026amp; discreet:\u003c\/strong\u003e stores anywhere; ideal for spreading risk across locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGiftable:\u003c\/strong\u003e real gold at an accessible price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-time gold buyers, dollar-cost averagers, preppers building barter reserves, and anyone who wants genuine 24k gold without a large outlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummit Metals sources directly from Scottsdale Mint, ensuring a pristine chain of custody and investment-grade quality — backed by our authenticity and buyback guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the bar in its protective packaging; a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-gram-stacking-wallet-fits-all-grams-except-valcambi-bars\"\u003egram gold wallet\u003c\/a\u003e keeps multiples organized. Handle by the edges and store somewhere dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePricing \u0026amp; premiums\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice tracks the live gold spot price (about 1\/31.1 of spot for one gram) plus a premium; fractional gold carries a higher premium per gram than large bars, which is the trade-off for divisibility. Pricing updates through the trading day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is a 1 gram gold bar worth?\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1\/31.1 of the live gold spot price, plus a premium. The price above is live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is a 1 gram gold bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny — roughly 15 × 8.5 mm, about the size of a small SIM card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy 1 gram gold bars?\u003c\/strong\u003e Right here — Summit Metals ships fast, fully insured, with a buyback guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre 1 gram gold bars a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're the most affordable way to own 24k gold and to dollar-cost average; premiums per gram are higher than large bars. (Not financial advice.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bar IRA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is not currently flagged as IRA-eligible in our catalog; contact our team for IRA options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — .9999 fine (24k) gold, struck by Scottsdale Mint and guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the premium higher than a big bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Minting and handling cost is spread over a tiny amount of gold, so small bars cost more per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for barter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its small size makes it ideal for small, divisible transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e In its sleeve or a gram gold wallet, kept dry; handle by the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I sell it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition with full original luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStack fractional metal with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-gram-silver-bar-scottsdale-mint\"\u003e1 gram Scottsdale \"Prepper Silver\" bar\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pack-of-100-1-100-oz-gold-bar-scottsdale-mint\"\u003e1\/100 oz Scottsdale gold bar\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scottsdale-mint\"\u003eScottsdale Mint collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSecure your Prepper Gold today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd American-made fractional gold to your stack. Click \u003cstrong\u003e\"Add to Cart\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — backed by Summit Metals' authenticity and buyback guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottsdale Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45884948643942,"sku":"G1GSDMPREPPERSPECIAL","price":135.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2821\/5654\/files\/Scottsdaleprepper-1.webp?v=1779840667","url":"https:\/\/summitmetals.com\/products\/1-gram-scottsdale-mint-gold-bar-prepper-gold-special","provider":"Summit Metals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}