A small, exactly measured amount of refined valuable metallic, particularly gold, being bodily held. This represents a tangible asset instantly managed by a person. For instance, as an alternative of possessing a certificates representing gold possession, an individual truly possesses the gold itself.
Possession of this bodily asset permits for fast management and potential liquidity outdoors of conventional monetary methods. Traditionally, bodily gold has been seen as a retailer of worth, providing a level of safety towards inflation and financial uncertainty. Its portability and divisibility additional improve its attraction as a private reserve.