Marquee Peacock Silver

Scottsdale Mint's Decorative Peacock Bullion Bar

The Marquee Peacock is a decorative 1 oz bullion bar from Scottsdale Mint, produced in both .9999 fine silver and .9999 fine gold. It is part of Scottsdale Mint's "Marquee" line, which prioritises artistic design and proof-like finish on standard-weight bars. The peacock depicted on the reverse is rendered in left-profile relief, with an upright feather crest, detailed neck and chest texturing, and long tail feathers sweeping downward in an elegant curve. The obverse carries Scottsdale Mint's crowned lion heraldic logo.

The "Marquee" name references the prominent, eye-catching display of the design, like a theatre marquee. These are not limited-edition products; the mintage is open and uncapped, with ongoing production to meet demand. Each bar ships in an individual capsule mounted on a Scottsdale Mint branded chipboard card, making the packaging presentation-grade and suitable for gifting.

The four-nines (.9999) purity is notable for a private-mint product. Most American private mints (SilverTowne, Golden State Mint, Sunshine Minting) produce silver bars at .999 (three nines). Scottsdale Mint's extra nine signals premium positioning and matches the purity standard of PAMP Suisse products. The design exists in identical form across both silver and gold, with the gold version physically smaller (40.4 x 23.2 mm vs 50.0 x 29.2 mm) due to gold's higher density.

The peacock carries symbolism across multiple cultures: prosperity and beauty in Hindu tradition (associated with the goddess Lakshmi), resurrection in Christian iconography, and pride and watchfulness in European heraldry. This cross-cultural resonance makes the design appealing across diverse buyer demographics.

Marquee Peacock Bar Specifications

Weight, purity, and metal content are engraved directly on each bar. The Scottsdale Mint branding and crowned lion logo provide brand identification, but no serialisation, assay cards, or advanced anti-counterfeiting features are included on the standard bullion versions. Authentication relies on the weight, dimensions, and the quality of the minted design.

The size difference between the silver and gold versions illustrates a fundamental physical property: gold is 1.84 times denser than silver (19.3 g/cm3 vs 10.49 g/cm3). One troy ounce of gold occupies significantly less volume than one troy ounce of silver, resulting in the gold bar being approximately 20% shorter, 20% narrower, and 26% thinner than the silver version despite containing the same mass of precious metal.

The minted finish produces a proof-like surface with sharp, well-defined relief on the peacock design. The feather crest, neck texturing, and long tail feathers all catch light at different angles, creating visual depth that flat-stamped generic bars lack. The smooth edge (as opposed to reeded) is standard for bar-format bullion, distinguishing the product from coin-shaped rounds.

Marquee Peacock Tax Treatment by Country

As a private-mint bar with no legal tender status, the Marquee Peacock follows standard bullion tax rules. The silver and gold versions are treated differently in most jurisdictions.

United States

State sales tax varies. Gold bullion bars are exempt in most states that exempt precious metals. Silver bar exemptions follow the same state-by-state rules; approximately 35 states exempt precious metals, with threshold-based exemptions in California ($2,000), Florida ($500), and several others. The Marquee Peacock is not IRA-eligible in either metal. US precious metals IRAs under Section 408(m) require bars from a sovereign mint or a manufacturer accredited by NYMEX/COMEX/LME. Scottsdale Mint is a private mint and their bars do not qualify.

United Kingdom

The gold bar at .9999 fineness qualifies as VAT-exempt investment gold under the retained EU Investment Gold Directive (gold bars at 995+ fineness are zero-rated). The silver bar is subject to 20% VAT on purchase. Neither version carries CGT exemption, as they are not UK legal tender.

Canada

Both silver (.9999) and gold (.9999) exceed the 99.5% purity threshold for GST/HST exemption on precious metal bars, ingots, and wafers.

Australia

Gold at 99.5%+ purity is GST-exempt as investment gold. Silver at 99.9%+ purity is GST-exempt as investment-grade silver. Both Marquee Peacock variants qualify.

Singapore

Investment Precious Metals (gold at 99.5%+, silver at 99.9%+ in bar, ingot, or wafer form) are exempt from the 9% GST. Both variants qualify.

Hong Kong

No sales tax or import duty applies to precious metals in any form.

Marquee Peacock vs Other Decorative 1 oz Bars

The Marquee Peacock competes in the decorative private-mint bar segment, where design quality and brand reputation matter alongside the underlying metal content.

The PAMP Suisse Fortuna is the benchmark comparison. The Fortuna bar carries LBMA-accredited provenance, an assay card with individual serialisation, and the Lady Fortuna design that has become iconic in the gold bar market. PAMP bars are globally recognised and enjoy strong buyback liquidity from virtually any dealer. The Marquee Peacock lacks the assay card and LBMA accreditation but matches the Fortuna's .9999 purity and offers a more ornate design. For buyers who prioritise resale liquidity and authentication, the Fortuna is the safer choice. For those who value design aesthetics over provenance documentation, the Peacock offers an alternative.

The PAMP Rosa and other PAMP decorative bars (Religious series, Lunar series) offer themed alternatives within the LBMA-accredited framework. These carry the same assay card and buyback advantages as the Fortuna, making them formidable competition for the Peacock at the premium end of the 1 oz bar market.

Valcambi bars are another LBMA-accredited competitor. The Valcambi CombiBar format (divisible bars) offers a different value proposition focused on flexibility rather than single-bar aesthetics, but standard 1 oz Valcambi bars compete directly with the Marquee Peacock.

Against generic 1 oz silver bars from recognised refiners, the Marquee Peacock trades at a higher premium. The .9999 purity (vs generic .999) and the detailed peacock design account for most of the premium difference. Buyers focused purely on silver weight per dollar spent will find generic bars cheaper. The Peacock targets buyers who want a more visually appealing product without paying collector-level premiums.