What is Precious Metal Gold?

Jakarta, Pintu News – Precious metal gold is a form of pure gold that has been processed into bars or coins with a high purity level, usually at least 99.5%. Unlike gold jewelry that contains a mixture of other metals for strength and shape, precious metal gold is specifically for investment and storage of value.

In Indonesia, the most popular gold bars come from manufacturers such as Antam and UBS, and are widely traded both offline and online.

Pros of Precious Metal Gold

1. Hedge against Inflation
   Gold has proven to be an asset that can preserve wealth over the long term, especially during times of economic uncertainty and high inflation.
2. Liquid and Globally Recognized
   Precious metal gold can be easily resold around the world at transparent and international market prices.
3. Certified and Guaranteed Authenticity
   Gold bullion products generally come with an official certificate that lists the weight, grade, and unique serial number, making them safer to store and trade.
4. Tax-Free in Many Countries
   Unlike stocks or bonds, precious metal gold in some jurisdictions is not subject to capital gains tax when sold.

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How to Buy Precious Metal Gold

Buying precious metal gold has never been easier with the advent of digital platforms. You can buy it physically or digitally according to your preference:

• Through Apps Like Pintu
  The Pintu app provides a feature to buy digital gold in the form of crypto tokens such as XAUT (XAUT) or PAXG (PAXG), each of which is backed by physical gold 1:1 and can be transferred quickly between crypto wallets. This is perfect for those who want to store gold without having to take care of physical storage.
• Directly at Gold Stores or Antam Boutiques
  You can also buy physical gold at authorized boutiques such as Antam, Pegadaian, or trusted gold shops. Make sure you get an official certificate as proof of authenticity.
• Marketplace or Online Platform
  Sites like Tokopedia Emas, Shopee Emas, or other e-commerce also offer small gold purchases (starting from 0.01 grams), perfect for beginners.

Difference between Precious Metal Gold and Jewelry Gold

Precious metal gold is a wise choice for those who want to invest safely, easily, and withstand global economic shocks. Whether you store it in physical form or digitally such as through XAUT (XAUT) tokens on the Pintu app, gold remains an all-time favorite asset.

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FAQ

1. What is the difference between precious metal gold and digital gold such as XAUT or PAXG?
Precious metal gold is physical (bars or coins) with official certificates, while XAUT and PAXG are blockchain-based crypto tokens that represent ownership of physical gold and can be traded digitally. Both are backed by 1:1 gold, but digital gold offers more flexibility and efficiency in transactions.

2. Is precious metal gold safe for long-term investment?
Yes. Precious metal gold has proven to be a hedge against inflation and global economic turmoil. As a physical asset, gold is relatively stable and has minimal third-party risk.

3. Can I buy precious metal gold in small amounts?
Yes, you can. Many platforms such as Tokopedia Emas, Shopee Emas, and even Pegadaian provide gold purchases starting from 0.01 grams. This is suitable for beginner investors.

4. What to look out for when buying physical gold?
Make sure the gold comes with an official certificate, buy from a trusted store or authorized boutique such as Antam, and store it in a safe place or professional safe deposit box service.

5. How do I resell precious metal gold?
You can sell your gold to a gold shop, Pegadaian, Antam boutique, or through the digital platform where you bought it. The resale price usually follows the current market price.

Reference

• The World Gold Council. (2024). Gold Investor: January 2024 edition. Accessed November 25, 2025.