A 5 oz silver bar holds five troy ounces (155.5 g) of 999 fine silver.
Supplied by a recognized refiner of our choice. The brand and design of the bar you receive may differ from those shown, and depending on the brand it may or may not carry a serial number.
| Metal | Silver (Ag, element 47) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 5 ozt |
| Fineness | 999 |
| Premium over spot | 14% |
| Spot price used | $57.23 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Silver price chart → |
It offers a lower premium per ounce than single-ounce coins while staying compact, a convenient size for building a silver holding.
Silver bars are the most cost-effective way to buy silver, with a premium per ounce well below that of coins. Silver is bulky for its value, so plan your storage: a kilo bar is about the size of a thick paperback, and 100 ounces weighs over 3 kg.
A 5 oz silver bar is priced live from the silver spot price plus a stated premium of 14%, in US dollars. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by domestic wire transfer or ACH, quoting your order number. We currently charge no sales tax; any use tax your state may require is your responsibility.
Five troy ounces, which is 155.5 g of 999 fine silver.
The bar usually costs less per ounce because bars are simpler to make. Five separate coins let you sell one at a time and are legal tender.
Bars give you more silver for your money. Coins carry a higher premium for their design and legal-tender status.