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| Product type | Precious metals bullion |
|---|---|
| Produced by | PAMP |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
PAMP (short for "Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux") is a Swiss bullion brand. The brand was founded in Castel San Pietro, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland[1] and is operated by MKS PAMP S.A.[2][3]
The brand introduced bullion bars featuring the image of Lady Fortuna in 1979, a design that appears on its minted bullion bars and is regarded as the brand's flagship motif.[2]
PAMP products include minted and cast bars in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, and supplied to financial institutions, governments, bullion dealers, wholesalers, and retailers.[2]
Operations
[edit]PAMP-branded products are manufactured by a refinery operated by MKS PAMP that is listed on the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery List and is also accredited as Good Delivery Refiner by the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM), COMEX, and the Shanghai Gold Exchange.[2] The brand produces bullion in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, including minted and cast bars, and supplies financial institutions, governments, and bullion dealers.[2]
In 2025, the Singapore Mint introduced a gold bullion product line, Lion Bullion, in partnership with the brand.[4][5][6][7] The bars are produced for the Singapore Mint.[4][6]
Coins and medallions have been produced in collaboration with UNESCO, as well as commercial brands such as Fender, through themed bullion and collectible releases.[8] The brand is also known for themed bullion and coin series including its Lunar collection.[9]
Products
[edit]The brand produces minted bars, cast bars, and commemorative or themed bullion products, some of which are issued as non-circulating legal tender by partner jurisdictions such as Niue.[10][11]
Distribution
[edit]PAMP-branded bullion products are distributed internationally through bullion dealers, wholesalers, and retail channels.[2] Retail distribution has included outlets such as Harrods in London and large-scale retailers including Costco.[12][13][14][15]
Counterfeiting
[edit]Counterfeit PAMP-branded bullion has been identified in circulation, including cases in Canada and by bullion retailers.[16][15]
PAMP-branded bullion products have incorporated authentication and security features, including holographic elements and tamper-evident CertiPAMP packaging.[2][14]
In response, PAMP introduced VERISCAN, a mobile-based authentication system that allows users to instantly authenticate eligible bullion products by scanning their microscopic surface characteristics using the VERISCAN app.[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Switzerland: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources". AZoMining. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g "PAMP Suisse and Good Delivery: Profiles in Bullion". CoinWeek. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "The New Jersey Psychic With a Box of Swiss Gold". The New York Times. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Singapore Mint launches investment-grade Lion Bullion bars as gold prices climb to new high". The Straits Times. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "Singapore Mint launches its first investment-grade gold bullion". The Business Times. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Singapore Mint launches 'Lion Bullion' investment-grade gold bars". The Independent SG. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "SINGAPORE MINT LAUNCHES INVESTMENTGRADE LION BULLION BARS". Magzter. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "UNESCO to launch precious coins and medallions collection highlighting its activities". United Nations News. August 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "Green Sea Turtle coin in Endangered & Extinct series available". CoinWorld. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "About New Zealand Mint".
- ^ "Are Niue Coins Legal Tender? - APMEX". 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Gold bars go on sale at Harrods". BBC News. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "Harrods sells gold bars". News24. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Costco is now selling gold bars, and they're selling out quickly". Denver7. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Inside Sharps Pixley, the UK's only high street gold bullion store". Business Insider. 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "High-quality counterfeit gold bars sold in Winnipeg and other Canadian cities, police say". CBC News. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "VERISCAN authenticates bullion coins and bars".
- ^ "How to verify that a gold bar is legit". 23 September 2019.