Minted silver bars
12 sizes · lowest price across all brands
Silver minted bars from every Australian bullion dealer, sorted by size from smallest to largest. All prices include GST. Click any size to compare every dealer's current price and see the premium over spot.
What is a minted silver bar
A minted silver bar is precision-pressed from refined silver and given a polished, finished surface. Most come in tamper-evident assay packaging from the producing mint. The result is a presentable product with a clean look, often featuring the mint's branding and a serial number.
Minted silver bars are popular with buyers who want a product they can gift or display as well as hold as an investment. They carry slightly higher premiums than cast silver bars because the manufacturing process is more involved. For buyers who prioritise value per ounce, cast bars are the more cost-efficient choice. For buyers who want a polished, packaged product, minted bars are worth the small premium difference.
Popular minted silver bar sizes in Australia
The most commonly purchased minted silver bar sizes in Australia are 100g, 500g, and 1kg. The 1kg size offers the lowest premium per gram among minted bars and is the most popular for investment buyers. The cheapest 1kg silver bars page compares every dealer's current 1kg price.
Smaller sizes (10g, 50g, 100g) are available but carry noticeably higher premiums. They are suited to buyers who want to accumulate in smaller amounts or purchase silver as a gift. For large purchases, the premium difference between a 1kg minted bar and a 1kg cast bar can be 3 to 5 percent, representing a meaningful cost over a substantial position.
Minted vs cast silver bars
Cast silver bars carry lower premiums than minted bars. A 1kg cast bar from ABC Bullion or the Perth Mint typically costs 5 to 10 percent over spot. An equivalent minted bar may cost 8 to 13 percent over spot. The difference narrows for smaller sizes and widens for larger purchases.
For investors focused purely on accumulating silver at the lowest cost, cast bars are the logical choice. For buyers who want a presentable product or plan to give the silver as a gift, minted bars are worth the additional premium. Both types are accepted by all major Australian dealers for buyback.
GST on silver minted bars in Australia
All silver products in Australia, including minted bars, are subject to the 10 percent GST. The prices shown on this page include GST. This is an important distinction from gold, where investment-grade products are GST-free.
For context on how the GST affects your investment, consider that you pay GST on the way in and cannot recover it when you sell at spot price. You need silver to appreciate by more than 10 percent just to break even on the GST. This is one reason many Australian investors choose gold coins or gold bars for their primary precious metal holding, and use silver for a secondary, higher-upside allocation.
Where to buy minted silver bars in Australia
ABC Bullion, Perth Mint, Ainslie Bullion, and Swan Bullion carry the widest range of minted silver bars. Swan Bullion in particular is known for competitive silver pricing, especially on the 1kg size. Jaggards and Guardian Gold are also worth checking for specific sizes.
Always compare prices across dealers before buying. A 2 percent price difference on a 1kg silver bar purchase is around A$15 to A$25 at current prices. The table on this page shows the current cheapest price for each size. For a full profile of each dealer, see the dealers page.
Questions about minted silver bars
Do silver minted bars include GST in Australia?
Yes. All silver products in Australia include the 10 percent GST. The prices shown on this page are GST-inclusive. Gold investment products are GST-free, but the exemption does not apply to silver.
What is the cheapest minted silver bar in Australia?
The table on this page shows the cheapest price for every minted silver bar size currently available. Prices update every few hours. For the most cost-efficient silver purchase overall, also check the cast bar prices on the silver cast bars page.
Should I buy a minted or cast silver bar?
Cast bars carry lower premiums and deliver more silver per dollar. Minted bars are more presentable and come in sealed assay packaging. For pure investment value, cast bars are the better choice. For a gift or a product you want to display, minted bars are worth the small extra cost.
What silver bar size offers the best value in Australia?
Larger bars carry lower premiums per ounce. The 1kg silver bar consistently offers the best balance of premium efficiency and practical size. 10oz bars are a good middle ground if you want something smaller than a kilogram without paying the high premiums that come with 100g bars.
Are Perth Mint silver bars worth the premium over other brands?
Perth Mint silver bars carry strong resale demand from all Australian dealers because of the government backing and global recognition. They may cost slightly more than an equivalent bar from a private refiner but are easier to sell quickly and at full spot value. For most buyers, the liquidity benefit justifies the small premium difference.