Poured Silver Bullion Bars
The promise of silver’s return on investment (ROI) has captivated market-savvy investors for decades. The bullion market has seen its share of ups and downs, and people are curious about the benefits of selling their silver bullion, particularly poured silver bars, to trusted buyers like DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS.
Silver is available in several forms, but poured silver bars remain a popular choice among investors looking to liquidate assets. The precious metal is melted and purified at extreme heat in a crucible, then poured into a mold of predetermined size and weight. The bars are typically sold in 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, and 100 oz increments.
Note: Precious metals are measured in troy ounces as opposed to avoirdupois ounces. There are 16 avoirdupois ounces in a pound, but only 12 troy ounces in a troy pound.
Who Makes Silver Bars?
Anyone can create their bullion at home, but the process is time-consuming and dangerous. If you want to sell poured silver bars, the best approach is to work with bars manufactured by reputable mints. DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS purchases bullion from trusted producers, including:
- A-Mark: An American company, established in 1965, with an international reputation for superior metal quality.
- Atlantis Mint: Specializes in hand-poured ingots with dragon, lion, and skull-and-crossbones designs.
- Geiger Edelmetalle: One of Germany’s oldest silver trading houses.
- Highland Mint: Produces a striking 10 oz silver bar with a horse imprint.
- Johnson Matthey: London-based company awarded multiple Queen’s Awards for innovation.
- Royal Canadian Mint: Produces Canadian currency and 100-oz silver bars.
- SilverTowne: Indiana-based company focused on high quality and low costs.
- Sunshine Mint: Idaho-based mint offering bullion with anti-fraud security images.
- MK Barz: A Southern California manufacturer producing limited edition handpoured ingots to large runs of press minted rounds. Skulls and colorized pop icon themes.
What Size Do We Purchase?
Different bar sizes have unique pricing structures and premiums. A 1-oz bar typically carries the highest premium, while 5-oz bars cost slightly less per ounce. The 10-oz bar is the most frequently sold, usually providing the lowest premium.
The Pouring Process
Silver mining has been ongoing since the 17th century, but bar-pouring techniques developed in the 1800s. Molten silver, heated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit in a blazing orange-red crucible, is refined until smooth and free of impurities, then poured into graphite or stainless steel molds. Graphite molds are cheaper but last only 20–40 pours. Stainless steel molds are durable and preferred by professional mints.
After cooling, bars are removed from molds and washed in a pickling bath to eliminate residue, including smelting flux used in purification. The bars are polished and packaged for sale.
Shiny and New Versus Old and True
Some sellers favor poured silver bars that look shiny and new. Visual appeal is natural, but the condition does not affect the silver’s value. Qualified bullion bars are .999 pure, regardless of shine.
Secondhand bars, even with wear, are worth the same in spot as new bars. Sellers often receive competitive offers for these older or vintage style bars because appearance influences the sale price.
DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS purchases a wide range of poured silver bars from respected mints like SilverTowne, Johnson Matthey, and Engelhard. Browse our selection today and discover how much your silver is worth.
To sell your Poured Silver, contact our team via email or call + (702) 460-5188 to get a professional evaluation. We guide you through every step of the selling process for a smooth and reliable transaction.
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