Investment-Grade Silver Bars
Investment-grade silver bars must meet LBMA Good Delivery standards, ensuring a minimum purity of 99.9% fine silver. This prestigious accreditation guarantees universal recognition by international banks and dealers, providing investors with maximum liquidity and seamless tradability.
Common Investment-Grade Silver Bar Sizes
1 Troy Ounce (31.10 g): The standard common size. Excellent for flexibility and incremental buying, though it carries higher premium.
10 Troy Ounces (311 g): One of the most popular core retail investment sizes. It strikes an ideal balance between a low premium over the spot price and excellent liquidity.
1 Kilogram (1,000 g / 32.15 oz): The 1 kg bar is arguably the most popular size for avid bullion investors. It is shaped roughly like a small brick, stacks beautifully, offers a very competitive price-per-gram.
100 Troy Ounces (3.11 kg): The go-to choice for retail investors looking to stack volume efficiently. They offer low premiums per ounce but require a larger upfront capital commitment and are less divisible when selling.
1,000 Troy Ounces (31.1 kg): These massive, heavy cast bars are the standard traded by banks, institutional funds, and industrial manufacturers. They offer the absolute lowest premium over the spot price but are virtually not realistic for everyday retail buyers.
Prominent LBMA Good Delivery Silver Refiners
Argor-Heraeus (Switzerland)
Heraeus (Germany / Hong Kong)
Metalor (Switzerland / Singapore)
Nadir (Turkey)
PAMPÂ (Switzerland)
Valcambi (Switzerland)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1 : Do scratches, dents, or tarnishing reduce the bar’s liquidity and resale price?
No. Investment-grade bullion bar is bought and sold entirely on its metal content. Silver naturally reacts air and will develop a dark tarnish over time.
2 : Am I able to resell my silver bars outside Singapore?
Yes. All our silver bars are produced by LBMA Good Delivery refiners. Rest assured they are widely accepted internationally.
3 : Do silver bullion bars come with serial numbers?
Majority of silver bullion bars, particularly larger bars, are individually serialised to enhance authenticity and traceability. The availability of serial numbers varies by manufacturer and product size.
4 : What is an assay certificate?
An assay certificate is a document or integrated card issued by the refiner that certifies the bar’s weight, purity, and authenticity.
5: Is Goods & Service Tax (GST) applicable for buying investment-grade silver bullion bars in Singapore?
All silver bullion bars sold by Global City Bullion qualify as Investment Precious Metals and are exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST). More information available here.