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First Mint Lunar Silver: frequently asked questions
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First Mint Lunar rounds are priced by their silver content, so they track the live silver spot price of $65.33. Dealers typically add a small premium above spot. Compare offers from 1 dealer across 3 listings on this page to find the sharpest price.
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First Mint is a private US mint (Las Vegas, Nevada), owned by First Majestic Silver Corp. Its Lunar rounds are privately minted with no government backing and no legal tender status. The Perth Mint Lunar series is produced by Australia's government-owned Perth Mint and carries official Australian legal tender status. Perth Mint Lunar coins are .9999 fine silver; First Mint Lunar rounds are .999 fine.
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First Mint LLC is wholly owned by First Majestic Silver Corp, a publicly traded primary silver mining company. The mint launched in 2024 and sources its silver exclusively from First Majestic's own mines in Mexico, providing verifiable mine-to-mint traceability. Rounds are .999 fine silver and IRA eligible under US IRS fineness requirements.
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First Mint Lunar pieces are privately minted rounds with no legal tender status in any country, so they do not qualify for legal-tender CGT exemptions. In the UK, silver rounds carry 20% VAT on purchase, and any gain is subject to CGT at 18% or 24% above the £3,000 annual allowance. In Canada, 50% of any capital gain is included in taxable income. US investors pay up to 28% on gains from silver bullion.