Unrivalled rarity
Rarer than gold, platinum or rhodium. Scarcity is the strongest value driver of any tangible asset.
The world’s rarest precious metal
Osmium — rare, forgery-proof & in demand
Osmium is the rarest stable element on Earth and the densest of all metals. In crystalline form it’s a forgery-proof precious metal. Here’s everything on the price, the famous osmium cube and where to buy safely.
- Rarest stable element on Earth
- Forgery-proof via OIC code
- Independent & ad-free explained
#1rarest stable element on Earth
+318 %price development since 2017
22.59g/cm³ — densest of all metals
100 %forgery-proof via crystal “fingerprint”
Basics
What makes osmium special
Osmium belongs to the six platinum metals and is the rarest non-radioactive element in the Earth’s crust. Only in the last 10–15 years has it become possible to turn it into a stable, safe-to-handle crystalline form with an unmistakable silvery-blue shimmer.
Every crystalline piece carries a microscopic surface that cannot be reproduced — like a fingerprint. That makes osmium forgery-proof and uniquely traceable via the Osmium Identification Code (OIC).
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- Extremely rare. Only a tiny amount of recoverable osmium exists on the entire planet.
- Highest density. No element is denser — a small piece weighs surprisingly much.
- Forgery-proof. Unique crystal surface, scannable and certified via OIC.
- Tangible asset. Scarcity-based and independent of classic stock exchanges.
Why osmium
Four reasons people look at osmium
Densest of all metals
22.59 g/cm³ — no element is denser. This is exactly what the famous osmium cube shows off.
Forgery-proof
The crystal structure is a physical fingerprint — scannable via OIC and stored in the World Database.
Price development
Since the first issue in 2017 the osmium price has risen strongly — scarcity-driven.
Comparison
Osmium vs. gold — the key differences
| Criterion | Osmium | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | Rarest stable element | Rare |
| Forgery protection | Crystal fingerprint (OIC) | Hallmarks / testing |
| Density | 22.59 g/cm³ — highest | 19.3 g/cm³ |
| Look | blue-silver crystal | classic gold |
Unique in the world
Rare. Forgery-proof. For eternity.
Every crystalline piece carries a physical fingerprint — non-reproducible and assigned to you via the OIC.
Buy osmium safelyHow it works
Buy osmium safely in three steps
1
Inform yourself
Understand the price, the forms (bars, cubes, discs) and OIC certification.
2
Buy certified
Only crystalline osmium with an OIC certificate from a verified dealer.
3
Store safely
Register the OIC in the Osmium World Database so authenticity & ownership are documented.
Ready to buy certified osmium?
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Osmium — short & clear
What is osmium?
Osmium is the rarest stable (non-radioactive) element on Earth and one of the six platinum metals. In crystalline form it is a forgery-proof precious metal traded since 2017.
How much does osmium cost per gram?
Around €2.210/g (official reference price, as of 04.06.2026). See the osmium price page for the live USD chart.
Why is osmium forgery-proof?
Each piece’s microscopic crystal surface is unique like a fingerprint. It is scanned and linked via an Osmium Identification Code (OIC) in a global database.
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From your first gram to the famous osmium cube — see what to look for when buying osmium.
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