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About the 500g Baird Cast Bar Silver Bar
Baird's Gold Bar Series in 500g Silver
The 500g Baird & Co. Baird Gold Bar silver bar belongs to a named product line within Baird's silver range. The "Baird Gold Bar" series designation reflects the company's heritage as a gold refinery, with this particular product applying the same manufacturing standards and hallmarking conventions to a .9999 fine silver bar. The four-nines purity (999.9 parts per thousand) exceeds the standard .999 fineness found in most silver bars, placing it in the same purity bracket as products from the Royal Canadian Mint.
Baird & Co. founded in 1967 by Tony Baird, operates the UK's only LBMA-accredited precious metals refinery at its Beckton, East London facility. The company has held LBMA membership since 2000 and received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2018. Each bar in this series carries the Baird hallmark, a unique serial number, and weight and purity markings that confirm its origin from an accredited refinery.
The half-kilo weight (16.075 troy ounces) positions this bar as a mid-range accumulation product. Buyers who prefer Baird's domestic provenance over imported Swiss or Australian alternatives gain the practical advantage of simplified resale through UK dealer networks and Baird's own buyback facility at their Hatton Garden store.
500g Baird Gold Bar Silver Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Weight | 500 grams (16.075 troy oz) |
| Purity | .9999 fine silver (four nines) |
| Manufacturer | Baird & Co., London |
| Series | Baird Gold Bar |
| Accreditation | LBMA member since 2000 |
| Markings | Baird hallmark, weight, fineness (999.9), serial number |
| Legal tender | No |
The .9999 purity is notable because it exceeds the threshold required for tax-exempt status in jurisdictions that specify minimum purities for investment silver. Most regulatory frameworks require only .999 for silver exemptions, so the additional nine provides no tax advantage but does confirm a higher refining standard. The bar's design follows Baird's standard institutional format: the company logo, weight, fineness, and serial number are stamped on the face without decorative elements.
Tax Treatment of the 500g Baird Gold Bar Silver
Despite the higher .9999 purity, this bar receives the same tax treatment as any other silver bar in each jurisdiction. Purity thresholds for silver tax exemption are typically .999, and exceeding that figure provides no additional tax benefit.
In the United Kingdom, 20% VAT applies on purchase. On disposal, Capital Gains Tax applies at 18% or 24% above the GBP 3,000 annual exempt amount. No CGT exemption exists for silver bars regardless of purity or manufacturer. The only CGT-exempt silver products in the UK are legal tender coins such as the Silver Britannia.
For international buyers, the .9999 purity comfortably exceeds every jurisdiction's minimum threshold for investment-grade silver:
- Canada: GST/HST exempt (requires .995+)
- Australia: GST-free (requires .999+)
- New Zealand: GST-exempt (requires .999+)
- Singapore: GST-exempt under IPM scheme (requires .999+)
- United States: IRA eligible (requires .999+); state sales tax varies
- Hong Kong: No sales tax of any kind
The bar qualifies for UK SIPP pension schemes on the gold side (HMRC requires .995+ for gold), but silver is not typically included in precious metals pension schemes, which focus exclusively on gold.
500g Baird Cast Bar Silver Bar: frequently asked questions
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The value of a 500g silver bar tracks the silver spot price. The cheapest listing we track is $1,616.25, which sits around 53.0% over $65.58 spot. Prices update in real time as dealers adjust their offers, so the comparison table above shows the current best deal.
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A cast bar is made by pouring molten silver into a mould and letting it cool, producing a rougher, hand-poured surface with natural variation in texture. A minted bar is machine-cut from rolled stock and then pressed, giving a smooth, uniform finish. Cast bars like the Baird Cast Bar are typically less expensive to produce, which can mean a slightly lower premium over spot.
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Brand matters most for resale. Bars from LBMA-accredited refiners such as Baird & Co. carry verified weight and fineness markings and unique serial numbers, making them straightforward for dealers to buy back. Less-recognised brands can attract lower buyback prices or take longer to sell. For a larger bar like the 500g, where the value is significant, buying from an accredited refiner is a sensible precaution.
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In the UK, silver bars are subject to 20% VAT, which is a meaningful added cost on a 500g bar. In Canada, investment silver bullion is exempt from GST at 0%. Australian buyers pay no GST on investment-grade silver at 0%. VAT treatment varies by country, so check the rules for your jurisdiction before purchasing.