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About the 2 oz MK Barz and Bullion Silver Bar
A Standard-Format Bar from an Artisan Mint
The 2 oz MK Barz and Bullion Silver Bar is a .999 fine silver bar from the Los Angeles-based private mint known primarily for its hand-poured, design-heavy collectible pieces. This product represents MK Barz's offering in a more conventional bar format, without the specific series branding of their Mini Chunk line.
MK Barz and Bullion was founded in 2014 by a partnership combining 35+ years of coin collecting experience with a family history in bronze foundry operations. The company has built a reputation for hand-poured silver with distinctive, often unconventional designs. Their products are distributed through major US bullion dealers including JM Bullion and Silver.com, alongside their own retail location in Granada Hills, California.
At 2 troy ounces (62.207 grams), this bar sits in a relatively uncommon weight class for silver bars. Most refiners jump from 1 oz directly to 5 oz or 10 oz. The 2 oz format appeals to buyers who want more silver per piece than a single ounce without committing to the larger (and more expensive) standard sizes. It also offers a lower entry point than 5 oz or 10 oz silver bars for those building a position gradually.
2 oz MK Barz Silver Bar Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 troy oz (62.207 g) |
| Purity | .999 fine silver |
| Manufacturer | MK Barz and Bullion |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Series | None (generic MK Barz bar) |
| Manufacturing method | Hand-poured |
| Serial numbers | No |
| Legal tender | No |
As with all MK Barz hand-poured products, slight weight variations are normal and expected. The .999 purity is standard for private-mint silver bars in the US market, matching competitors like Scottsdale Mint, Monarch Precious Metals, and Sunshine Minting. The bar carries the MK Barz hallmark and purity stamp as its authenticity indicators.
This generic bar differs from the Mini Chunk series primarily in design treatment. The Mini Chunk pieces carry specific themed stamps (Peace, Pirate, Scorpion, etc.) and are marketed as collectible items. The standard MK Barz bar carries the company hallmark without a themed design overlay, positioning it as a simpler bullion product.
MK Barz Generic vs Branded Series and Competitors
Within MK Barz's own range, the choice between this generic bar and the 2 oz Mini Chunk comes down to whether the themed design and collectible branding justify the premium difference. Both are .999 silver from the same pouring process; the Mini Chunk adds a design motif and series identity.
Against other 2 oz silver bars, the comparison shifts to brand recognition and pricing. The 2 oz Scottsdale Stacker offers precision-minted construction with an interlocking storage system designed for buyers building large positions. Scottsdale Mint's brand recognition and dealer network are broader than MK Barz's, which may affect resale ease.
The fundamental question for any small private-mint bar is liquidity. MK Barz has established distribution through major dealers, but at resale time, a bar from a less widely recognised private mint may fetch only melt value from a generic coin shop buyer. Bars from government mints (like the 2 oz RCM Maple Leaf Silver Bar) or major LBMA-accredited refiners trade more readily at a premium over melt on the secondary market.
2 oz MK Barz and Bullion Silver Bar: frequently asked questions
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The cheapest listing from BGASC currently shows $163.79, roughly 25.6% above the silver spot of $65.79. Prices move with silver, so the comparison table above reflects the latest figures across all dealers we track.
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The bar is 999 fine silver (three nines fine), meaning 99.9% pure silver. At 2 troy ounces it contains 62.207 grams of fine silver. This is the standard investment-grade purity for silver bars and rounds from private mints.
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MK Barz and Bullion is a private mint producing silver bars in a range of weights and designs. Their products are known for distinctive designs that appeal to buyers looking for something visually unusual alongside the silver content. All bars are .999 fine silver.
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In the UK, silver bars are subject to 20% VAT. In Canada, investment-grade silver bars meeting the 99.9% purity threshold are GST/HST-exempt at 0%. In Australia, investment silver bars are also GST-free at 0%. The US has no national sales tax on silver, though state-level rules vary.