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TL;DR
- A kilo of silver is 32.1507 troy ounces. Its value at today’s price is live below.
- Kilo bars usually sell for a small premium over spot, less per ounce than coins.
- A 100 oz bar holds about 3.11 kilos; a COMEX delivery bar about 1,000 ounces, or 31.1 kilos.
- LemonTrades follows the silver price for you, with alerts on sharp moves and the likely cause.
Kilo bars are popular with people buying silver in size. Here’s what one is worth now.
Buying a kilo bar
- Premium: usually a small amount over spot; check several dealers.
- Brands: bars from well-known refiners are easier to resell.
- Storage: a kilo is about the size of a phone, but heavier; a home safe or a vault both work.
- Sales tax: some US states charge it on silver, which can wipe out a small premium advantage.
Kilo bars vs coins
| Kilo bar | 1 oz coins | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium per ounce | Lower | Higher |
| Easy to sell a little at a time | No | Yes |
| Recognized everywhere | Good brands, yes | Yes |
Taxes when you sell
In the US, profits on physical silver held over a year are taxed as collectibles, at up to 28%. See how much 1 oz of silver is worth and the spot price. Gold instead? See how much a kilo of gold is worth.
Sources
Education, not financial advice. See our disclaimer.
