Buy silver at StoneX Bullion
Buy silver bars and coins at live prices, with fully insured delivery. The price on this page updates in real time while markets are open.
Tax information is general and not tax advice.
What is the silver price today?
The chart above shows the live silver spot price per ounce, gram and kilo. It is updated in real time while markets are open, and you can look back over periods from 1 day to the full price history. The spot price is the wholesale market price for silver. The price of a coin or bar also includes minting, handling and dealer costs.
What moves the silver price?
Silver is traded both as a precious metal and as an industrial raw material. Industrial uses accounted for around 58% of global silver demand in 2024 (Silver Institute, World Silver Survey 2025), including electronics and solar. Investor demand for coins, silver bars and exchange-traded products, currency moves and mine supply also affect the price.
Buying silver in the UK
UK buyers often choose the Silver Britannia from The Royal Mint. Because Britannias are UK legal tender, gains on them are exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax. Bars, the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Vienna Philharmonic are also popular. Unlike investment gold, silver is subject to UK VAT at the standard rate of 20%, which is currently charged on import. Orders from StoneX Bullion are shipped with fully insured delivery.
This page is for information only and is not investment or tax advice.
FAQ
Is silver VAT-free in the UK?
No. Unlike investment gold, silver is subject to UK VAT at the standard rate of 20%, which is currently charged on import.
Are Silver Britannias free from Capital Gains Tax?
Yes. Britannias are UK legal tender, so gains on them are exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax under HMRC rules. This is not tax advice.
How often is the silver price on StoneX Bullion updated?
The silver price on StoneX Bullion is updated in real time while markets are open.
Why do silver coins and bars cost more than the spot price?
The spot price is the wholesale price for silver. Coins and bars also include the cost of minting, handling and distribution, so their price is above spot.
What is the silver price per gram and per kilo?
On this page, StoneX Bullion shows the live silver price per ounce, gram and kilo, updated in real time while markets are open.
Which currency is the silver price shown in?
Visitors from the UK see prices in pounds sterling (GBP). You can switch the currency at any time. Prices for UK buyers don't include UK VAT, which is currently charged at 20% on import.
