A Quarter Kilo of Cast Silver
The Germania Mint 250 gram Silver Bar contains a quarter kilogram of 999.9 fine silver in a compact cast format. Produced by Germania Mint in Poland, each bar is sold in new condition.
At just over 8 troy ounces, the 250 gram bar gives buyers a substantial amount of silver without moving all the way up to a full kilo.
Four bars contain exactly 1,000 grams of silver, making this size an easy building block for buyers who prefer metric weights.
The Size Between 5 and 10 Ounces
Many ounce-denominated silver bars jump from 5 ounces directly to 10 ounces. At approximately 8.04 troy ounces, the Germania Mint 250 gram bar falls neatly between those two common sizes.
Four 250 gram bars add up to exactly one kilogram of silver.
That makes the format especially convenient for buyers who want to build toward kilo-sized holdings in smaller increments. At 61.5 mm long, the bar also keeps more than 8 troy ounces of silver in a relatively compact footprint.
The Crest and the Cast Finish
The front of the bar features the Germania Mint crest, with a crowned shield and eagle framed by a laurel wreath. Below the crest are inscriptions identifying the bar as 999.9 FINE SILVER and 250 g.
A recessed area near the bottom contains the bar’s individual engraved serial number. The reverse has a rougher cast texture and carries a Germania Mint security hologram.
Each bar combines an individual serial number with a security hologram for easier identification.
Because the bar is cast rather than struck from a prepared blank, its surfaces naturally show the rounded contours and texture associated with poured silver. Small differences in finish, shine, and surface character can appear from bar to bar.
Those variations are a normal part of the cast-bar format and give each piece a slightly different appearance.
Long Trip, New Bar
Germania Mint bars travel internationally from Poland before reaching our inventory. During shipping, the outer protective packaging can develop crushed corners, scuffs, tears, or other cosmetic wear.
Packaging wear does not mean the silver bar itself is used. The bar inside is sold in new condition.
Because these products travel a long distance before reaching us, we cannot guarantee perfectly pristine outer packaging on every bar. Buyers should expect that the sleeve or box may show signs of transportation even when the bar itself remains new.
Specifications
The Germania Mint 250 gram Silver Bar contains 250 grams of 999.9 fine silver, equal to approximately 8.04 troy ounces. Each bar measures 61.5 x 34.8 x 12.4 mm and includes an engraved serial number along with a security hologram.
Every bar contains one-quarter kilogram of 999.9 fine silver and is sold in new condition.
Additional information about box quantity and IRA eligibility is available on the Specifications tab.
Germania Mint 250 gram Silver Bar FAQ
Why does the box on my bar look beat up?
Germania Mint bars travel internationally from Poland, and the outer packaging can pick up creases, scuffs, tears, or crushed corners during transportation.
Cosmetic wear to the packaging does not mean the bar itself is used. The silver bar inside is sold in new condition.
How many 250 gram bars make a kilo?
Four. Four 250 gram bars contain a total of 1,000 grams of silver, equal to approximately 32.15 troy ounces. That makes the 250 gram size an easy way to build toward a full kilogram in four equal pieces.
Is this bar cast or minted?
It is a cast silver bar.
Rather than being struck from a flat blank like many minted bars, cast bars are formed from poured or cast metal. That process gives the Germania Mint bar its rounded contours and naturally varied surface texture.
Minor differences in appearance from one bar to another are normal for cast silver.
Can I hold the 250 gram Germania bar in an IRA?
Yes. The Germania Mint 250 gram Silver Bar is listed as eligible for inclusion in a precious metals IRA.
When purchased for an IRA, the bar must be held according to the applicable custody and storage requirements.
What do the serial number and hologram do?
Each bar carries its own engraved serial number along with a security hologram.
The serial number gives the individual bar an identifying mark, while the hologram provides an additional security feature.
Buyers who keep inventory records may want to note the serial number when adding the bar to their holdings.
Want more choice in gram sizes? Browse our full range of gram weight silver bars.
Add the Germania Mint 250 gram Silver Bar to your cart and add a quarter kilogram of 999.9 fine cast silver to your stack.









Allen P (verified owner) –
I like the Germania bars with their security features and serials numbers. This 250 gram bar had the lowest premiums compared to smaller and bigger bars on the day I purchased it. At just over 8 troy ounces it’s a great size. Even with the huge demand Hero Bullion shipped it out quickly.
luke.f (verified owner) –
Gonna get as many as I can. I love these bars.
I am really hoping they’ll get more of the 500g bars as well. Great in-between bar to fill the gap between 5oz and 10oz bars. I call them quarter bar’s, 4 makes a kilo which is kinda cool. You don’t see many mints that make 250g bars which adds to there uniqueness. I’d probably trade in a couple of my generic 10oz poured bars for these even though I’d lose 2oz per bar on the deal, I like them that much…
george.b (verified owner) –
I got so caught up in talking about the bars I overlooked one important factor…… dealing with Hero Bullion!
Of the dozen or so online dealers I have dealt with so far they are hands down the greatest folks to do business with. And they delivered the bars that were wrapped and taped so tight the box wasn’t even slightly dented, in breakneck speed. You can tell they are a small family run company with PRIDE……. it shows!
george.b (verified owner) –
Hands down the nicest poured bar I have seen and it fits nicely in the hand, the perfect little bar! Once you hold this beautiful bar in your hands you will never again say…”Silver is just silver, it’s all the same”
At 250 grams (8.03 troy ounces) it nicely fills the gap between the 5oz and 10 oz bars.
I am hoping the premiums on the 100g bars come down to earth so I can grab a box of those as well to slide in between the 1 oz and 5 oz bars.
And let’s talk about space savings, 20 of these bars (160 troy ounces) in their little boxes stack neatly using far less space than stacking eight 1 oz coin tubes.
jeffrey.d (verified owner) –
Nice bar. Delivery was fast. Protection during delivery is great
David S. (verified owner) –
Beautiful 250 gram Silver Bar.
It comes inside a beautiful black packaging box.
Hero Bullion is selling this awesome item at a very competitive price as well.
Great service as usual.
Thank you guys!
Michael K (verified owner) –
I love this little bar, very chunky and it has an old vibe about it. It looks a lot like pirate treasure and it comes wrapped in thin plastic so you can hold it. As always HERO is great to deal with and fast shipping