Silver Coins

Buy silver coins in the UK

Invest in silver coins with StoneX Bullion, the UK and Europe’s trusted platform for buying silver bullion products. With nearly two decades experience, we’ve helped over 150,000 investors buy and sell silver securely, with fully insured shipping on all silver coins.

Enjoy live pricing updated every 60 seconds, competitive spreads, and an extensive range of LBMA-approved silver coins from leading refineries such as The Royal Mint, Perth Mint, Austrian Mint, and Royal Canadian Mint.

Popular silver coins for UK investors

At StoneX Bullion, we offer a curated selection of investment-grade silver coins from the world’s most trusted mints.

Top UK silver coins (CGT-free) include:

• Silver Britannia: 999.9 fine silver, UK legal tender, CGT-free, and the UK’s flagship bullion coin
• Silver Tudor Beasts: 999.9 fine silver, UK legal tender, CGT-free, part of the Royal Mint’s acclaimed series honoring the lineage of King Henry VII and King Henry VIII.

Popular international silver coins include:

• Canadian Silver Maple Leaf: 999.9 purity with advanced security features
• American Silver Eagle: 999 purity, globally recognised and highly liquid
• Austrian Silver Philharmonic: 999 purity, Europe’s best-selling silver coin
• South African Silver Krugerrand: 999 purity, a silver version of the world’s most famous bullion coin
• Australian Silver Kangaroo: 999.9 purity, features a new design each year.

Silver coin sizes and options

Silver coins are typically minted in 1 oz sizes, however some mints also issue fractional sizes, including the Silver Britannias, which are released in 1/10, ¼, and ½ oz sizes. You can also find silver coins in larger sizes, such as 2 oz, 5 oz, and even 10 oz.

Most common silver coin sizes:

• 1/10 oz - ½ oz: Suitable for new investors and gifting
• 1 oz: The global standard for investment silver, highly liquid
• 2 oz - 10 oz: Popular amongst collectors, offers stronger design detail
• Tube quantities: Many silver coins are sold in tubes of 20 or 25, making them more cost-efficient and popular for silver stacking.

All silver coins sold by StoneX Bullion are sourced from LBMA-accredited mints for the highest standards of purity and authenticity.

Invest in silver coins today

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Browse our full range of silver coins and grow your silver portfolio today.

Silver coins: frequently asked questions

How to buy silver coins in the UK

You can buy silver coins from StoneX Bullion by choosing a product on this page, checking the live price, and paying by bank transfer or credit card. Prices are fixed immediately when you place your order, and the shop offers nine currencies. Availability and delivery information are shown on each product page. Orders for private customers are discreetly packaged and fully insured, in accordance with the StoneX Bullion terms and conditions.

What should I consider before buying silver coins?

Silver coins often have a lower purchase price than gold coins of the same weight, and they are widely traded. In the UK they are generally subject to VAT at 20%, unlike investment gold. Some UK legal-tender silver coins can be exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK-resident individuals; other silver coins, and silver bars, are not. This is not tax advice.

Are silver coins VAT-free in the UK?

No. In the UK, silver coins are not treated as investment gold and are generally subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%, regardless of weight or purity. This is not tax advice.

Are silver coins CGT-free in the UK?

Only UK legal-tender silver coins are generally exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK-resident individuals (TCGA 1992 s.21(1)(b)). This includes coins such as the Silver Britannia and Silver Tudor Beasts. Other silver coins, and silver bars, are not CGT-exempt. This is not tax advice.

What is the purity of silver coins?

Many current bullion silver coins, including the Silver Britannia and the American Silver Eagle, are 999 fine. Some coins, such as the Silver Maple Leaf, are 999.9 fine. Older Silver Britannias dated 1997 to 2012 were struck in 958 fine 'Britannia silver'. The purity of each coin is shown on the product page.

Which silver coins do UK buyers often choose?

UK buyers often look at the Silver Britannia and Silver Tudor Beasts, which are current UK legal-tender coins. The range on this page also includes other widely available coins, such as the Maple Leaf and the American Silver Eagle. Availability is shown on each product page.

How are silver coins delivered and insured?

Availability and delivery information are shown on each product page. Orders for private customers are discreetly packaged and fully insured, in accordance with the StoneX Bullion terms and conditions. StoneX Bullion is an LBMA Affiliate member.

How do silver coins compare with silver bars?

Silver coins are often easier to trade in smaller units. Some UK legal-tender silver coins can be exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK-resident individuals, which silver bars are not (TCGA 1992 s.21(1)(b)). Silver bars can have a lower premium per gram on larger purchases, and both coins and bars are generally subject to 20% VAT in the UK. This is not tax advice.