Based on 2025 performance, National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan sold 27,807 minted bars, weighing a total of 889.5 kg, to second-tier banks (hereinafter referred to as STBs) and separate non-bank exchange offices.

The largest volumes of minted bars in 2025 were sold in the following regions: Almaty City (20,526 bars, 74%), Astana City (1,650 bars, 6%), and Shymkent City (1,099 bars, 4%).

The population can buy and sell minted bars via Halyk Bank, Eurasian Bank, Alatau City Bank, Bank CenterCredit, and at selected non-bank exchange offices.

Thus, in 2025, second-tier banks and selected non-bank exchange offices sold to the population 40,799 minted bars, weighing a total of 1.1 tons, including buybacks. Total sales since the program launch made 263,479 gold bars, weighing a total of 9 tons.

The 10-gram bar is the most popular among the population, accounting for 26% of the total sales (67,833 bars). It is followed by 5-gram bars (57,847 bars, or 22%), 100-gram bars (53,289 bars, or 20%), 20-gram bars (49,154 bars, or 19%), and 50-gram bars (35,356 units, or 13%).

Gold bars can be a reliable investment tool. The main factor that ensures liquidity of the gold bar market is the ability of banks and non-bank exchange offices to buy back gold bars and pay the customer on a same-day basis.

Each gold bar is issued with protective elements (a mirror-like surface, microtext, and a raised edge) and in special packaging that protects against mechanical damage and allows for easy verification of whether the packaging has been opened or not. The protective packaging also serves as a certificate of quality. Therefore, it is recommended to store the gold bar carefully and not open the packaging.

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