Investment Silver Bars
From 100g minted tamper-evident blister packs to 1kg and 5kg cast ingots. Lowest premiums over spot per gram, perfect for scaling bullion mass weight.
- Nadir Gold & Valcambi certified ingots
- Individual refinery serial numbers & assays
- Maximum weight for investment capital
Sovereign Silver Coins
Official 1 troy ounce legal tender bullion minted by sovereign institutions including The Royal Mint, US Mint, Perth Mint, and Austrian Mint.
- UK CGT Exemption on Royal Mint Britannias
- Global sovereign recognition and supreme liquidity
- Security minting holograms & micro-engraving
Popular Physical Silver Offerings
Vault-stored and available for worldwide fully insured armoured delivery.
Nadir Refinery
100g Nadir Silver Bar | 999 Fine
£210.00LBMA Stamped • Security Blister Assayer
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Swiss Refiner
1kg Cast Fine Silver Bar
£1,340.00999.0 Pure Cast Ingot • Individual Serial
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The Royal Mint
1 oz Britannia Silver Coin | 999 Fine
£48.50UK Legal Tender • CGT Exempt Status
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Heraeus / Metalor
5kg Investment Silver Ingot
£6,680.00Lowest Per-Gram Spread • Treasury Reserve
Add to Vault CartPhysical Silver Format Comparison
Compare product characteristics, tax attributes, and logistical profiles for portfolio allocation.
| Format Category | Standard Weights | Minimum Purity | Mint / Assayer Origin | UK Tax Status | Liquidity Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz Silver Bullion Coins | 31.103 grams | 999 / 999.9 Fine | The Royal Mint, US Mint, Perth | CGT Free (Britannia) | Global Instant Interdealer Liquidity |
| Minted Silver Blisters | 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g | 999.0 Fine | Nadir Gold, Valcambi, PAMP | Standard VAT Applies | High Retail & Exchange Recognition |
| Cast Investment Bars | 1,000g (1 kg) | 999.0 Fine | LBMA Good Delivery Refineries | Standard VAT (Free via Bonded Vault) | Standard Wholesale Settlement |
| Institutional Ingots | 5 kg, 15 kg, 1,000 oz | 999.0+ Fine | LBMA Accredited Melters | VAT Free when Kept In Bonded Vault | Institutional Clearing / Zurich LBMA Vaults |
Why Institutional Capital Accumulates Physical Silver
While gold serves primarily as sovereign monetary reserve collateral, silver occupies a unique dual-class position. Over 55% of global silver supply is irreversibly consumed by industrial applications—ranging from conductive paste in photovoltaic solar panels to micro-electronic circuitry and EV power switches.
With mining output stagnant and industrial consumption reaching multi-decade records, physical silver bullion offers exceptional asymmetric portfolio protection during monetary debasement and stagflationary regimes.
Frequently Asked Questions: Physical Silver
Clear, direct answers regarding VAT regulations, delivery protocols, and purity assays.
How does VAT affect silver purchases in the UK and Europe?
Unlike investment gold which is 100% VAT exempt under HMRC and EU directives, physical silver bullion delivered to UK residential addresses is subject to standard 20% VAT. However, clients can purchase silver completely free of VAT by opting for allocated storage within our bonded Zurich or London freeport vaults until delivery is taken.
Why are Royal Mint silver Britannia coins Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt?
Because Royal Mint silver Britannias are legally classified as official UK legal tender currency with a face value in GBP (£2), British citizens and resident investors are exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax on any profits realized upon liquidation.
What is the difference between minted and cast silver bars?
Minted bars are precision cut, high-polish ingots sealed in tamper-evident assay blisters with intricate motifs. Cast bars are produced by pouring molten silver directly into graphite molds, resulting in rugged individual contours with lower fabrication costs and the lowest markup over live market spot.
How does Golden Star Met package and insure physical silver in transit?
All silver orders are dispatched in discreet, unbranded tamper-evident parcels with barcoded internal security tags. Every parcel is 100% underwritten by Lloyd's of London underwriters until signed for by the authorized recipient.