ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH

What ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH does

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH is a Nuremberg-based specialist provider of precious metals trading, foreign notes exchange, secure storage, and logistics services, founded in 2011 as a subsidiary of ZIEMANN GRUPE. The company operates four integrated business divisions: Edelmetalle (precious metals trading in gold and silver coins and bars from producers such as Perth Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Münze Österreich, Heraeus, and C.HAFNER), Sorten (foreign currency exchange in over 100 currencies for financial institutions), Logistik & Konfektionierung (packaging and secure delivery with video documentation and full insurance), and Lagerung (high-security vault storage in the former German Federal Bank building in Mannheim and additional cash-center vaults). Technology components include the ZIE.WEB B2B ordering portal for financial institutions and dealers, the myVALOR online shop for private customers, and storage products ZIE.SAFE, ZIE.BOX, and ZIE.DEPOT. The company has integrated the aXedras blockchain-based Bullion Integrity Ledger in connection with the LBMA/World Gold Council Gold Bar Integrity Programme pilot.

The customer base is split between primary B2B segments (financial institutions using ZIE.WEB for proprietary trading and direct customer service, precious metal dealers using wholesale trading and packaging services, and commercial trading companies needing foreign notes management) and a D2C segment (private customers buying gold and silver through the myVALOR shop and picking up at six physical Edelmetallschalter locations across Germany). Revenue derives from transaction spreads on precious metals and foreign notes, recurring storage fees for ZIE.SAFE/ZIE.BOX/ZIE.DEPOT, and logistics/packaging fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated individually or via customized commission schemes. Distribution combines direct field sales (for banks and major commercial customers), the ZIE.WEB B2B portal, the myVALOR online shop, and physical retail counters in Nuremberg, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, and Berlin (via a Trisor partnership).

The company is BaFin-registered (ID 124247) as an exempted undertaking under the German Banking Act (KWG), is an LBMA member, and holds memberships in the Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzenfachhandels and Fachvereinigung Edelmetalle. Management comprises Markus Pieper (Trading and IT), Markus Osiander (Sales and Back Office), Heinz Spiegelmacher, and Group Chairman Hans-Jörg Hisam. ZIEMANN VALOR operates as the precious metals and foreign notes arm within ZIEMANN GRUPE, a diversified German security services conglomerate with 3,200+ employees, 610+ armored vehicles, 35+ operating locations, and reported group revenue exceeding €330M.

Name

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH

Legal name

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH

Website

https://ziemann-valor.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH, a BaFin-registered subsidiary of ZIEMANN GRUPE, provides precious metals trading, foreign notes exchange, secure storage, and logistics services to financial institutions, precious metal dealers, and private customers across Germany and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precious Metals Trading and Storage Services

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (52316)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

Precious Metals Minting & Bullion Products (IMAKAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coin & Currency Logistics (Mint-to-Bank Distribution) (BPAKAIAD)

Keywords

• Precious metals trading
• Foreign currency exchange
• High-security storage vaults
• Bullion logistics services
• Cash-in-transit solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precious Metals Trading: Trading of gold and silver coins and bars from various manufacturers (Krügerrand, Maple Leaf, Kangaroo, Philharmoniker, Heraeus, C.HAFNER). Revenue generated through margins/spreads on buy and sell transactions.
2. Foreign Notes Trading: Trading of foreign currencies (100+ currencies) for financial institutions and commercial customers. Revenue from spreads and commissions on currency exchange transactions.
3. Storage Services: High-security storage solutions (ZIE.SAFE, ZIE.BOX, ZIE.DEPOT) for business and private customers. Revenue generated through storage fees.
4. Logistics & Packaging: Packaging and secure delivery services for precious metals and foreign notes to banks, business customers and private customers. Revenue from logistics and handling fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH is a specialized B2B and B2C provider offering trading of investment precious metals (gold and silver coins and bars), foreign currency exchange (Sorten) in over 100 currencies, professional packaging and logistics services for valuable assets, and high-security vault storage solutions. The company sources directly from international mints and bullion producers, and delivers these services to financial institutions and precious metal dealers via the ZIE.WEB B2B portal and to private investors via the myVALOR online shop and physical Edelmetallschalter counters across Germany.

Product overview

ZIEMANN VALOR GmbH operates as a specialized provider offering a unified platform of services for precious metals, foreign notes, logistics, and storage. The core offering spans four integrated divisions: precious metals trading (coins and bars), foreign notes exchange, logistics and packaging, and secure storage. Customer-facing platforms include myVALOR for private retail customers and ZIE.WEB for B2B institutional clients. Storage solutions (ZIE.SAFE, ZIE.BOX, ZIE.DEPOT) extend the offering for both business and private customers. The company functions as a wholesale distributor connected through the ZIEMANN GROUP's security infrastructure, combining physical asset handling with digital platforms for ordering and tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myVALOR: Online shop for private customers to purchase precious metals including gold and silver coins and bars.
• ZIE.WEB
• ZIE.SAFE
• ZIE.BOX
• ZIE.DEPOT

Products and services

• Edelmetalle (Precious Metals Trading) Trading of investment precious metals including gold and silver coins (Krügerand, Maple Leaf, Kangaroo, Philharmoniker) and bars (Heraeus, C.HAFNER) at real-time prices. Sourced directly from international mints and bullion producers, offered to financial institutions and precious metal dealers.
• Sorten (Foreign Notes) Foreign currency exchange services providing over 100 currencies in all common denominations to financial institutions and trading companies. Notes are processed and counted through ZIEMANN CASHSERVICE cash centers.
• Logistik & Konfektionierung (Logistics & Packaging) Professional packaging and secure shipping of precious metals and foreign notes to bank branches or directly to end customers. Includes video documentation, dual-control verification, and full insurance coverage. Leverages ZIEMANN CASHSERVICE infrastructure.
• Lagerung (Storage) High-security vault storage services for precious metals and valuables in former German Federal Bank vaults in Mannheim and ZIEMANN cash center vaults in Nuremberg. Bank-independent storage with full insurance protection.
• myVALOR Online Shop Direct-to-consumer online shop for private customers to purchase gold and silver coins and bars at real-time prices with home delivery options and access to physical Edelmetallschalter pickup.
• ZIE.WEB B2B Portal B2B ordering platform for financial institutions and precious metal dealers to buy and sell precious metals and foreign notes. Accessible via web service or phone ordering with custom commission schemes.
• ZIE.SAFE Storage Solution Customizable storage solution for business customers to store valuables in ZIEMANN's high-security vaults with tailored storage concepts.
• ZIE.BOX Storage Solution Private customer storage solution where customers fill their own box with valuables, which is then sealed in their presence and stored in ZIEMANN's high-security vaults.
• ZIE.DEPOT Depository Service Full depository service enabling customers to purchase precious metals from ZIEMANN VALOR and store them in their own dedicated deposit within ZIEMANN's high-security vaults, with options to resell or request home delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• High availability of precious metals through consignment stocks from various producers and international distributors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• aXedrascoreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2022ZIEMANN VALOR joined the aXedras network to advance digital transformation in the German precious metals industry. The partnership integrates aXedras' blockchain-based Bullion Integrity Ledger into ZIEMANN VALOR's operations, enabling customers to access immutable data on product integrity, provenance, and supply chain. This is particularly relevant as ZIEMANN VALOR participates in the Gold Bar Integrity Programme pilot initiated by LBMA and World Gold Council.
• C.HAFNERcoreOthersC.HAFNER is a German precious metals refiner that supplies gold and silver bars to ZIEMANN VALOR. The partnership has existed for many years and represents a key supply relationship for ZIEMANN's precious metals product portfolio.
• BayernLBcoreOthersBayernLB (Bayerische Landesbank) has partnered with ZIEMANN VALOR for approximately 7 years. The partnership covers the trading of foreign notes (Sorten) and precious metals (Edelmetalle), with ZIEMANN supporting BayernLB's customer service in these areas.
• SOLIT Management GmbHminorOthersSOLIT Management GmbH is a precious metals investment management company that has collaborated with ZIEMANN VALOR over the years. Tim Schieferstein from SOLIT congratulated ZIEMANN VALOR on their 10-year anniversary.
• Ziemann Sicherheit / ZIEMANN CASHSERVICEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the ZIEMANN GROUP, ZIEMANN VALOR operates in close cooperation with ZIEMANN Sicherheit (security services) and ZIEMANN CASHSERVICE (cash handling). This internal partnership provides ZIEMANN VALOR access to high-security vault facilities, cash center infrastructure, and armored transport services, enabling secure storage and logistics for precious metals and foreign notes.
• International BankscoreOthersZIEMANN VALOR maintains extensive trading relationships with international banks for sourcing foreign notes and ensuring high quality standards. These relationships enable the company to offer foreign notes in over 100 currencies at attractive conditions.
• Münzprägestätten (Mints) and Barrenproduzenten (Bullion Producers)coreOthersInternational contacts with mints (Münzprägestätten) and bullion producers worldwide form the basis for high product availability and attractive conditions. Direct sourcing from manufacturers like Perth Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, and others ensures high quality products.
• Trisor BerlinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Trisor Berlin to offer myVALOR precious metals services in Berlin through their location, expanding physical presence for private customer services.
• FIDEXmetals / NobleGoldminorOthersFIDEXmetals announced acquisition of NobleGold, expanding ZIEMANN GROUP's precious metals network through this subsidiary relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Philoro Edelmetalle: Austrian/European precious-metals dealer with online shop, retail counters and B2B distribution of gold/silver/platinum bars and coins — competing for the same private and dealer customer base as myVALOR and ZIE.WEB.
• CoinInvest: European online precious-metals dealer (gold/silver/platinum coins and bars) — comparable digital-first competitor to the myVALOR online shop for retail precious-metals buyers.
• GoldRepublic: Dutch/European precious-metals platform offering online trading, vaulted storage and direct-to-consumer buy/sell of physical gold, silver and platinum — directly comparable to myVALOR + ZIE.DEPOT in private-investor positioning.
• pro aurum: One of Germany's largest precious-metals dealers, offering gold, silver and platinum bars/coins via B2C shop, B2B dealer service, and proprietary vaulting — directly overlapping ZIEMANN VALOR's Edelmetalle, Sorten, Lagerung and Logistik stack.
• Tavex: Northern-European precious-metals dealer combining retail shop counters, online sales and vault storage across multiple EU markets — directly comparable in product mix and omnichannel retail/wholesale model.
• Degussa Goldhandel: German precious-metals trading company operating retail precious-metals counters across major cities plus institutional/wholesale offerings; a near-direct competitor in physical retail and B2B trading and storage.

Others

• Loomis AB: Global cash-in-transit and valuables-logistics operator with comparable CIT/secure-transport infrastructure; an adjacent competitor for the secure-logistics backbone underlying ZIEMANN VALOR's storage and packaging services.
• Brink's: Global CIT and secure-logistics provider with vaulting and valuables transport capabilities; comparable infrastructure-layer peer relevant to ZIEMANN VALOR's logistics and storage offering.

Broad incumbents

• Heraeus Precious Metals: Global precious-metals refiner and one of the largest bar producers worldwide; overlapping with ZIEMANN VALOR in trading and supply of investment bullion, but at vastly larger scale and as a producer/supplier rather than distribution intermediary.
• C.HAFNER: German precious-metals refiner and bar producer that already supplies ZIEMANN VALOR; competes more broadly as a producer/refiner in the same investment-bullion supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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