Knowing The Differences Between UBS And Antam, Which Women Choose Gold?

Differences between UBS and Antam (Photo: Doc. Antam)

YOGYAKARTA - Gold is the choice of investment for many people because it is considered to have low risk. There are two gold bullion brands that are commonly traded on the precious metal market in Indonesia. Both brands are UBS and Antam. Even though they are both gold, they both have differences.

However, there are still many gold lovers who do not know the difference between UBS and Antam. There are several aspects of gold difference between ANTAM and UBS, ranging from price, size, producer, and others. These two brands are both in demand by many people. But as a gold buyer, you need to know the difference between the two.

Differences between UBS and Antam

Before deciding to buy gold, make sure you know the difference between UBS and Antam first. Here are the differences between these two gold bullion brands.

Antam is a precious metal brand made by PT Aneka Tambang Tbk. At first this company was a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN). But now its shares have been transferred by the government to become a subsidiary of PT Inalum as a member of the holding company.

Meanwhile, UBS is a gold product produced by PT Untung Bersama Sejahtera. This private company was founded in 1981 in Surabaya which made various gold jewelry. This company also has jewelry brands, namely Starshine and Venus.

Antam emits gold bullion products in several sizes, consisting of sizes of o.5 grams, 1 gram, 2 grams, 2.5 grams, 3 grams, 4 grams, 5 grams, 10 grams, 25 grams, 50 grams, 100 grams, and up to 1,000 grams or 1 kilogram weighing the most.

Meanwhile, UBS emitted gold in different but relatively limited sizes. UBS gold bars consist of 0.1 grams, 0.25 grams, 0.5 grams, 1 gram, 2 grams, 3 grams, 4 grams, 5 grams, 10 grams, 25 grams, 50 grams, and 100 grams.

Antam's gold is sold equipped with a certificate that blends with its packaging. Antam's gold certificate is implanted with several safety standards. This gold authenticity check is carried out by scanning the QR code contained in the packaging. Scans are carried out withcertiee applications that can be downloaded on Google Play or the Apps Store.

Antam's gold has also been certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) so it is easier to sell in any country's market. Antam's old version of gold is also still available on the market. This old gold has a certificate in the form of a separate hologram.

Meanwhile, UBS gold certificates are nationally published by the company itself. UBB gold at least up to 4 grams is equipped with a paper-shaped certificate. In the paper, gold is nominated to resemble the form of a SIM card.

UBS gold above 5 grams old output using a hologram paper-shaped certificate separate from gold. This version of gold can be immediately removed from its plastic packaging so that it can be held directly.

Antam's gold can be purchased directly at the Antam Business Unit in the Pulogadung area, East Jakarta. PT Antam also has gold boutiques in various cities, so buyers can buy gold bars right away.

While UBS gold does not have special sales outlets. However, UBS gold can be found easily in e-commerce, marketplaces, and various online buying and selling platforms. Purchasing in gold stores is usually limited or only certain stocks, both UBS and Antam gold. So it's better if you order it first.

There is a dimensional balance between Antam's gold and UBS. Antam's gold bullion has a relatively smaller and thicker dimension. While UBS has a wider dimension. The two gold levels are the same, namely 99.99 percent.

Antam's gold has a relatively higher price than UBS gold. The complete price of gold can be checked through the website of the two. In February 2022, the 0.1 gram gold price has a price of IDR 134.900 thousand.

Meanwhile, Antam's gold price as of February 24, 2022, showed an arga of Rp92.758 thousand. Antam's gold has a higher price because its products control the precious metal market in Indonesia.

That's the difference between UBS and Antam as gold bullion products that are common in the Indonesian precious metal market. There are some differences between the two from price to dimension. You can choose based on your needs and preferences.

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