In 2025, banks and exchange offices sold 40,799 gold bullion bars weighing a total of 1.1 tons to the public. Since the program was launched in 2017, a total of 263,479 bars weighing nine tons have been sold, the National Bank of Kazakhstan reported.
The most popular was the 10-gram bar, accounting for 26% of sales — 67,833 bars sold. Other sales figures were:
- 5-gram bars: 57,847 (22%)
- 100-gram bars: 53,289 (20%)
- 20-gram bars: 49,154 (19%)
- 50-gram bars: 35,356 (13%)
«Gold bars may serve as a solid investment tool. The crucial factor guaranteeing liquidity in the gold bar market is the ability of banks or non-bank exchange offices to purchase bars from customers with same-day settlement,» the National Bank emphasized.
Each bar is produced with protective elements, including a mirror surface, microprint, and an embossed edge and is issued in a special package that protects the product from mechanical damage and serves as a quality certificate. It is recommended to store the bars carefully and avoid damaging the packaging.
Purchases and sales of the bars for the public are available at Halyk Bank, Eurasian Bank, Alatau City Bank, Bank CenterCredit and non-bank exchange offices.
According to the National Bank, as of Jan. 5, 2025, one gram of gold cost roughly $90.6, and as of Jan. 5, 2026 — $144.2, up 59% year-on-year.
