Kinebar
A kinebar (Greek: κίνησις [kínesis] = "movement" and English: bar = "ingot") is a gold bar that contains a kinegram on the back to guarantee the authenticity of the bar . It is a proprietary technology to protect against counterfeiting of banknotes , metal bars , passports , visas and identity cards . The so-called Kinebars are manufactured by the Argor-Heraeus mint .
history
The Argor-Heraeus mint has minted kinebars with a fineness of 99.99 percent since 1994 . The different sizes from one gram to one ounce are manufactured and offered both under their own name and on behalf of third parties.
design
Kinebars hardly differ from normal gold bars on their front. In addition to the manufacturer's information, this also includes the fineness of the bar and its weight. A serial number is also stamped on it. Significant differences to classic gold bars, however, can be found on the back, which is provided with the unique kinegram.
Size and dimensions
| Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 15 x 8.9 x 0.5 mm |
| 2 g | 19 x 11.5 x 0.6 mm |
| 5 g | 23 × 14 × 1 mm |
| 10 g | 31.5 × 18.5 × 1 mm |
| 20 g | 40.4 x 23.3 x 1.3 mm |
| 1 ounce | 40.4 x 23.3 x 1.75 mm |
Manufacturing
Kinebars are manufactured by Argor-Heraeus in a complex process. Following the embossing, a safety kinegram is applied to the back, which was developed under the patent of the Swiss OVD Kinegram AG.
UBS Kinebar
Kinegrams on a certified gold bar
Fakes
Fake Kinebars have appeared that simulate a hologram. The hologram was reproduced on a foil that was glued onto the bar.
Web links
- argor.com - Argor-Heraeus - Kinebar (English)
- heraeus-edelmetallhandel.de - Heraeus - Kinebar
- Kinebars of the Austrian Mint (page 7.) (PDF file, 1.32 MB)]
- kinegram.com - OVD Kinegram Corp, Switzerland
Individual evidence
- ↑ Description of the Kinebars (PDF file, 317 kB)
- ↑ Kinebar dimensions
- ↑ Fake gold bars from scheideanstalt.de, accessed on November 5, 2016.