Heraeus 500 gram zilverbaar

The 500 gram silver bar from Swiss refiner Argor-Heraeus is cast from pure silver with a fineness of 999/1000. This half-kilogram investment bar is LBMA-certified, making it internationally recognized and globally tradable. Each 500 gram bar is delivered in soft plastic packaging.

Argor-Heraeus has been accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) since 1961 and is part of an exclusive group of five refineries authorized to advise the LBMA. The LBMA is the international independent authority for precious metals. All bars we offer are LBMA-certified, guaranteeing that you are purchasing silver of the highest quality.

Important to know

In the Netherlands, silver bars are subject to 21% VAT, which is already included in the webshop price. Business clients can reclaim VAT, but this does not apply to private investors. As a result, silver bars are often less attractive for individuals.

Alternatives: buying VAT-free silver

For private investors, there are several attractive ways to buy physical silver VAT-free:

• Silver coins that have already been in circulation, such as 1 troy ounce coins from various years or 1 kilogram Dutch silver coins. These coins are exempt from the 21% VAT.
• Silver bars in storage: when stored in a secure bonded vault abroad (for example in Switzerland or Singapore), no VAT is charged. This makes it an appealing option for long-term investors.
• The precious metals account: buy physical silver per gram VAT-free at the most competitive price.

Delivery & Packaging

• Fully insured shipping or collection by appointment in Alkmaar, Rotterdam or Tilburg
• Secure and insured storage available through Holland Gold Safe

Why choose the 500 gram Argor-Heraeus silver bar

• 99.9% pure silver
• LBMA-accredited with international Good Delivery status
• Buyback guarantee via Holland Gold
• Swiss quality

Design & Manufacturer

Each Argor-Heraeus silver bar has a purity of 99.9% silver. The bar features the Argor-Heraeus name, silver fineness, unique serial number and weight of 500 grams. Thanks to its LBMA accreditation, it is globally recognized and easily tradable worldwide.

The bar also bears the inscription ‘Melter Assayer’, certifying that its purity and weight have been officially verified by Argor-Heraeus’ in-house assayer.

Argor-Heraeus silver bars up to 100 grams are struck from silver plates using a minting process, known as ‘minted’ bars. Bars above 100 grams are made by pouring molten silver into molds, known as ‘casted’ bars. The difference lies solely in the production method and has no effect on the bar’s value. This 500 gram bar is a casted bar.

Argor-Heraeus is one of Europe’s largest producers of gold, silver, platinum and palladium, with an annual production capacity of 350 to 400 tons. The company is part of the Heraeus Group, headquartered in Hanau, Germany, and operates its refinery in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Since its founding in 1951, Argor-Heraeus has maintained a strong commitment to excellence. In recent years, the company has emphasized ethical and sustainable sourcing, ensuring that all metals can be traced to responsible origins. This applies to both newly mined metals and those recycled from jewelry. Since 2009, Argor-Heraeus has been a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council.

Buyback Guarantee

Would you like to sell your silver bars? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee on all silver bars purchased from us. We also buy silver bars not originally acquired through Holland Gold, always at competitive prices.