The 100 oz silver bar is the workhorse of serious silver stacking in the United States. One bar holds 100 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, so you buy a large amount of metal in a single, easy to count unit. Why do so many buyers move to this size after a few years of coins? Mostly because the premium per ounce is usually lower than on coins and small bars.<\/p>\n
The table above compares live offers from US dealers. Brands differ from shop to shop, so check the product page of each dealer before you buy.<\/p>\n
Not sure what a troy ounce is? See our guide to the troy ounce<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is less practical if you expect to sell small amounts at a time. You cannot cut a bar in half, so many buyers mix 100oz bars with 1oz American Silver Eagle coins<\/a> or smaller bars.<\/p>\n The price you pay is the premium over spot<\/a> plus the silver value. Compare the total price per ounce, not only the headline price. Follow the market on our silver price chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bars from well known refiners such as Engelhard, Johnson Matthey or the Royal Canadian Mint often sell back faster. Generic bars are cheaper to buy, and dealers still buy them back, but sometimes at a slightly lower bid.<\/p>\n A 100oz bar weighs almost 7 lb, so shipping and insurance matter. Many US dealers offer free shipping above a set order value. Card and PayPal payments often cost more than a bank wire or check.<\/p>\n Buy from established dealers, keep the invoice and check weight and dimensions on arrival. Cast bars vary slightly in size, so a magnet test and a precise scale are the simplest checks.<\/p>\nWho is the 100oz bar for?<\/h2>\n
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What to check before you buy<\/h2>\n
Premium over spot<\/h3>\n
Brand and resale<\/h3>\n
Shipping, insurance and payment method<\/h3>\n
Authenticity<\/h3>\n
Taxes on silver bars in the US<\/h2>\n
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100oz bar vs other silver sizes<\/h2>\n