💡 What is a Troy Ounce (Unze / Feinunze)?
A Troy Ounce is the global standard unit for precious metals, exactly equal to 31.1034768 grams of pure gold (differing from standard avoirdupois ounces of 28.35g).
Popular 1oz Investment Gold Coins in Germany
🪙 Investment Coins (Anlagemünzen)
- • South African Krugerrand: 22K (33.93g total weight, contains 1 oz fine gold).
- • Canadian Maple Leaf: 999.9 pure gold with security features.
- • Vienna Philharmonic: European flagship coin denominated in Euro.
🧱 LBMA Certified 1oz Bars
- • C. Hafner & Heraeus: LBMA-certified German refiners.
- • Umicore & Degussa: Premium sealed 1oz bars with certificates.
German Tax Advantages (§ 25c UStG & § 23 EStG)
0% VAT Exemption (§ 25c UStG):
Investment gold coins and 1oz bars meeting purity criteria (bars ≥ 995, coins ≥ 900) are completely exempt from German sales tax (0% VAT).
100% Tax-Free Profits After 1 Year (§ 23 EStG):
Selling physical gold held for longer than 365 days yields 100% tax-free capital gains under German income tax rules.