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Silver Bullion

19th October 2026: Today, we’re paying £43.23 for a 1oz Silver Britannia and £1,320.00 for a 1kg silver bar. Whether you’re selling a few coins or a large stack, Gold Traders offers a simple, secure and fast way to sell, with same-day payment once you accept our offer.

Silver bullion means silver bars and coins valued mainly for the silver they contain. Most are made from .999 fine silver, so they’re easy to value.

We buy all kinds of silver bullion and publish the live price we pay, so you can see what yours is worth before you sell.

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Get a free quote

We pay starting from £1.32 per gram. View all prices we pay.

Not sure about purity or grams? Learn how it works or contact us.

Silver Bullion

Ready to sell your Silver Bullion?

Selling silver bullion to Gold Traders is quick and simple. We buy bars and coins from every mint and refiner, in any condition.

Here’s how it works:

  • Start with our claim form - Tell us what you’re sending.
  • Package securely - Use Royal Mail Special Delivery to protect your bullion.
  • We test your items - Non-destructive methods confirm weight and purity.
  • Same-day payment - Funds are sent as soon as you accept our offer.

Our prices follow the live market, and we never deduct fees for testing or processing. You can also sell face-to-face at our Royal Wootton Bassett or Bodmin branch.

Importantly, we don’t use freepost bags. Read why you should think twice before using a freepost cash for gold service.

Weight in grams Fineness purity Silver content Value in £
Silver Bars
1ozt silver bar 31.1g .999 31.1g £41.06
50g silver bar 50g .999 50g £66.00
2ozt silver bar 62.2g .999 62.2g £82.11
100g silver bar 100g .999 100g £132.00
5ozt silver bar 155.5g .999 155.5g £205.28
250g silver bar 250g .999 250g £330.00
10ozt silver bar 311g .999 311g £410.56
500g silver bar 500g .999 500g £660.00
1kg silver bar 1000g .999 1000g £1,320.00
5 Kilo silver bar 5000g .999 5000g £6,600.00
100oz Silver Bars 3110.3g .999 3110.3 £4,105.60
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How much is silver bullion worth?

The table below shows what we pay today for some of the most popular silver bullion. Prices correct as of 19th October 2026.

Popular silver bullion prices we pay today
Bullion item Silver content We pay
1oz Silver Britannia 1 troy oz £43.23
1oz Silver Maple Leaf 1 troy oz £41.06
1oz silver bar 1 troy oz £41.05
1kg silver bar 1,000g £1,320.00
100oz silver bar 100 troy oz £4,105.66

Silver bars

Silver bars are made in gram, kilo and troy ounce sizes. See our prices for every size of silver bar, from 1oz to 5kg.

Silver bullion coins

Silver bullion coins are made by national mints and usually hold one troy ounce of fine silver. Popular coins include the Silver Britannia, Maple Leaf, Kangaroo and American Eagle. See our prices for silver bullion coins.

We pay a higher rate for UK silver coins, such as the Britannia. They’re popular because they’re free from Capital Gains Tax for UK buyers.

Old silver coins and scrap silver

We also buy pre-decimal silver coins and scrap silver, from cutlery to jewellery.

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Your questions answered

We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.

No. Silver darkens over time, but this only affects the surface. Tarnished bars and coins are bought at our full rate.

Yes. You can send bars and coins in the same parcel, or bring them to our counter. We’ll value each item at its own rate and give you one total offer.

We pay the highest rate for UK silver bullion coins, such as the Britannia. As of 19th October 2026, that’s £43.23 for a 1oz Britannia, compared with £41.05 for a 1oz silver bar.

Yes, we accept silver bars from any country, provided they are genuine and meet the purity standard (typically .999 fine silver).

Absolutely. Even non-branded or generic silver bars are valuable for their silver content.

Subject to you giving us timely authorisation of payment, we will pay you on the day of receipt (Monday to Friday). 

  • Genuine Valuation

    The prices quoted are the rates we're paying. Beware of companies that send 'free' envelopes.

  • Same day payment

    Visit our secure counter and we'll pay you today. If we receive your gold tomorrow, we'll pay you tomorrow (Monday to Friday).

  • Easy Returns

    If you change your mind within 24 hours, we'll return your items free of charge.