More than gold

From European origins to a globally recognised brand

220 +

Employees
worldwide

100 %

Certified
fine gold & fine silver

Locations
worldwide

Market leader

in physical precious metals trading

220 +

Employees
worldwide

100 %

Certified
fine gold & fine silver

Locations
worldwide

Market leader

in physical precious metals trading

Our values are clear:
Transparency. Security. Trust.

Degussa is your trusted partner for certified investment bars and coins as well as professional services in the precious metals segment.

Degussa pursues the vision of enabling value growth and preservation across generations, regardless of age or income. With currently 16 locations worldwide, we support our clients in building and securing wealth with tailored solutions – individual, flexible and expert.

In the world of precious metals, the name Degussa has long been synonymous with quality and reliability. We are continuing this tradition with Degussa Goldhandel – with a clear focus on what truly matters.

Gold, silver and other precious metals stand for lasting value. But true value becomes apparent over time – just like trust, which grows when transparency and security form the foundation.

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More than gold trading

Born from a passion for precious metals, grown with responsibility

1873

The beginnings

The name Degussa originates from the founding of “Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheideanstalt formerly Roessler” in Frankfurt am Main. The traditional abbreviation DEGUSSA was derived from the initial letters of this name.

1890s

Established as a brand name

Just a few years after its founding, the name Degussa became established as a brand and company name. By the 1890s at the latest, it was firmly in use – long before the company was officially renamed Degussa AG in 1980 (today: Evonik Industries AG).

Originally known as a refinery for precious metals, Degussa developed from 1890 onwards into a leading manufacturer of industrial chemicals for the construction and ceramics industries, dental products, as well as for the production of carbon black and charcoal.

Apart from the naming rights, there is no corporate continuity between the historical Degussa AG and today’s Degussa Sonne/Mond Goldhandel GmbH.

2000er

Separation of the precious metals division

In the 2000s, Degussa AG (now Evonik Industries AG) divested itself of its original core business: precious metals processing. This marked the end of the direct link between the name and its historical field of activity.

2010

Re-establishment under a traditional name

In 2010, a privately held group acquired the rights to use the Degussa brand name for precious metals trading and founded Degussa Sonne/Mond Goldhandel GmbH. This company continues the name but has no operational connection to the former Degussa AG (now Evonik Operations GmbH).

Historical topics, including the actions of Degussa AG during the Second World War, are documented on the website of Evonik Industries AG. From Degussa’s perspective, we acknowledge the importance of addressing the past with an understanding of its historical context. Understanding history – learning from the past to navigate the present: history.evonik.com/en/ns-era