Half a Kilo of Silver in One Bar
The Germania Mint 500 gram Silver Bar contains 16.0754 troy ounces of 999.9 fine silver in a single serialized bar. Produced by Germania Mint in Poland, each bar is sold in new condition.
With half a kilogram of high-purity silver in one piece, this bar gives stackers a substantial amount of metal without moving all the way up to a full kilo. It is also eligible for inclusion in a precious metals IRA.
Why Stackers Reach for 500 Grams
A 500 gram silver bar sits between smaller fractional bars and the standard kilo format. Instead of storing and tracking more than sixteen individual one-ounce pieces, you can hold roughly the same amount of silver in a single bar.
At 85.6 mm long, the bar is about the same length as a standard credit card. Its compact footprint makes it easier to organize in a safe or storage box while still adding more than 16 troy ounces of silver at a time.
For buyers who already stack silver in metric weights, the 500 gram format is also a natural step up from a 250 gram bar.
About the Packaging
Germania Mint bars travel internationally from Poland before reaching our inventory. During that trip, the outer protective packaging may pick up creases, scuffs, tears, or other signs of handling.
Any cosmetic wear to the packaging does not mean the silver bar itself is used. The bar inside is sold in new condition.
Because of the distance these bars travel, we cannot guarantee that every package will arrive with perfectly pristine outer wrapping. Buyers should expect that the protective packaging may show minor travel wear while the bar itself remains new.
Serialized, with a Hologram
Each Germania Mint 500 gram Silver Bar includes an engraved serial number along with a security hologram.
The unique serial number gives each bar its own identifying mark. Buyers who keep detailed inventory records may want to record that number when adding the bar to a safe, stack, or collection.
Specifications
Each bar contains 500 grams, or approximately 16.0754 troy ounces, of 99.99% fine silver. It measures 85.6 x 43.8 x 14 mm and includes both an engraved serial number and a security hologram.
Every bar is sold in new condition and contains half a kilogram of 99.99% fine silver.
Additional information about the mint, box quantity, and IRA eligibility is available on the Specifications tab.
Germania Mint 500 gram Silver Bar FAQ
How many troy ounces are in a 500 gram silver bar?
A 500 gram silver bar contains approximately 16.0754 troy ounces of silver. Precious metals are measured in troy ounces, with one troy ounce equal to approximately 31.1035 grams. That is slightly heavier than the standard ounce commonly used for food and household measurements.
Why might the packaging on my bar be damaged?
Germania Mint bars are shipped internationally from Poland, and the protective packaging can develop creases, scuffs, tears, or other cosmetic wear during transportation. Packaging wear does not mean the bar itself is used. The silver bar inside is sold in new condition.
Is the Germania Mint 500 gram Silver Bar IRA eligible?
Yes. The Germania Mint 500 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 rather than simply stored at home.
Where is Germania Mint located?
Germania Mint is a private mint based in Poland.
This product is a silver bar rather than legal tender coinage, so it carries no face value. Its markings instead identify its silver weight, purity, and individual serial number.
Is every bar serialized?
Yes. Each 500 gram Germania Mint Silver Bar carries its own engraved serial number along with a security hologram.
The serial number provides an easy way to identify and record the specific bar you own.
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Add the Germania Mint 500 gram Silver Bar to your cart and bring more than 16 troy ounces of 999.9 fine silver into your stack in a single serialized bar.









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