Buy 1 oz Silver Coins – The Global Standard for Silver Investment
The 1 oz silver coin is the definitive silver investment format and with 353 products at CelticGold it is by far the largest single category in the entire range. One troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of 999/1,000 fine silver is the unit in which silver is priced on every commodity exchange worldwide; every major silver coin series – from the Silver Koala and Kookaburra to the Vienna Philharmonic, Maple Leaf and Somalia Elephant – centres on the 1 oz coin as its core product.
Why 1 oz Dominates the Silver Market
One troy ounce emerged as the silver investment standard for the same reason it dominates gold: it is the exact unit used on global commodity exchanges, making every dealer, refinery and bank worldwide able to price it instantly without conversion. A 1 oz silver coin is the smallest format at which silver can be bought efficiently – where production, certification and distribution costs represent a genuinely small percentage of total silver value.
The 1 oz silver market is also where the margin scheme matters most for European buyers. Silver coins sold under the margin scheme (older coins, secondary market pieces, specific historic issues) can be substantially cheaper in total cost than equivalent-weight silver bars carrying 19% VAT. CelticGold's 353-product 1 oz range includes both new-issue coins (standard VAT) and secondary market pieces (margin scheme), all clearly labelled on individual product pages.
Key Facts
Feature
Detail
Fine weight
31.1035 g (1 troy oz)
Fineness
999/1,000 (most series)
Products at CelticGold
353
Tax
New issues: standard VAT · Secondary market: often margin scheme
1 oz silver coin or 1 oz silver bar – which is better value?
Silver coins sold under the margin scheme are usually cheaper in total cost than silver bars carrying 19% VAT for equivalent silver content. New-issue 1 oz coins carry VAT comparable to bars but offer greater design variety and collector appeal. For pure silver accumulation, compare individual product prices directly.
Which 1 oz silver series has the most depth at CelticGold?
The Perth Mint's three Lunar cycles combined (Lunar I + II + III = 202 products) represent the deepest range, followed by the Kookaburra (67) and Koala (54). All three are annual-design programmes spanning decades of vintage issues.
Can I sell 1 oz silver coins back to CelticGold?
Yes – all major series are accepted for buyback at live silver spot-based prices. Buyback prices are shown on every individual product page.
