Valcambi

Valcambi is recognized as the world’s largest precious metals refinery, and they are known primarily for their work in gold. Founded in 1961, the boutique mint is one of the three major precious metal mints that make up the bulk of Swiss gold production.

The company was originally named Valori & Cambi SA, but combined the two parts of its name to form Valcambi in 1967.

The mint is capable of producing 2,000 tonnes of precious metal bullion annually. It refines gold, silver, platinum and palladium into a full-range of high-quality bullion products including bars, rounds, coins and casting grain. Other services include transportation, reception, assaying, refining, manufacturing, financing and storage.

In July 2015, Valcambi was purchased by Rajesh Exports, an India-based firm that is the world’s largest gold jewelry retailer.  Valcambi continues to be operated in Switzerland by a local management team. Previous owners of the boutique mint include Credit Suisse, which owned the mint until 2003, and Newmont Mining which owned the mint until 2015.

Reviews of Valcambi

Over the course of its 54 years in business, Valcambi has risen to become one of the most highly-regarded private mints in the world. Its bullion bars are accredited by the London Bullion Market Association and the London Platinum and Palladium Market Associations.  The company is one of the most trusted gold producers in the world and is favored by many investors and collectors.

Mint Location

Valcambi is located in the town of Balerna, Switzerland. The mint is accessible from the Milan Malpensa international airport, which is just a thirty minute drive across the Swiss-Italian border. The mint’s address is listed as: Via Passeggiata 3, 6828 Balerna, Switzerland.

Valcambi’s Claim to Fame

Valcambi is known in the industry as an innovative force. One of the company’s popular products are its trademarked CombiBars, which are bars that are made up of smaller pieces that can be broken off and divided. For example, Valcambi offers a 50 gram gold CombiBar, which is about the size of a business card and can be divided into 50 one-gram pieces.

Examples of Valcambi Bullion

Here is a further example of the CombiBar design, this one a 100-gram silver bar, made up of 100 one-gram pieces.

Shown below is a one kilogram gold bar minted by Valcambi. Notice the use of the Green Gold stamp signifying the use of fully documented and validated gold that is traceable to mines that employ high standards for environmental care and human rights.

 

Valcambi recently minted these exquisite 1 ounce gold “Armillary” coins for the Cook Islands.

Videos of Valcambi

Here is a promotional video for the Armillary coin, giving a close up view of its spectacular design.

For a better look at how the CombiBars actually work, this video below is a must watch.

Executives

Michael Mesaric is CEO of Valcambi, a role he’s held since August 2002. Previously, Mesaric ran the precious metal trading desk at Credit Suisse and various other positions at that company.

Fernanda Caratsch serves as Chief Financial Officer. She’s held the role since July 2009.

Simone Knobloch serves as Chief Operating Officer. He’s held the role since October 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content updated on Jan. 1st, 2023