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About the 1 oz A-Mark Silver Bar Silver Round
A-Mark's Iconic Bar Design in Round Format
The 1 oz A-Mark Silver Bar round is a product from A-Mark Precious Metals' dedicated bar series, confusingly classified as a "round" in market listings despite the bar branding. A-Mark (rebranded as Gold.com, Inc. in December 2025) originally made its name with silver bars, starting with the distinctive "chunky ingot style" 1 oz bars minted in 1981. The company's 10 oz silver bar became their signature in-house product, featuring a recognisable repeat-pattern reverse with diagonal text showing weight, purity, and the A-Mark name.
A-Mark's history in the precious metals trade stretches back to 1965. The company holds authorised distributor status for the US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint, and South African Mint. In 1972, two years before private gold ownership was legalised for all Americans, the US Treasury granted A-Mark a special dealing license. By 1983, the company's fiscal year sales exceeded $1 billion for the first time. Revenue reached $7.6 billion by 2021.
The 1 oz format in this series carries lower premiums than A-Mark's vintage collectible bars from the early 1980s, which have developed a secondary market following. Current-production A-Mark products are standard bullion items priced at modest premiums over spot, positioned for buyers who want a recognised brand without the cost of sovereign-minted products like the 1 oz American Silver Eagle.
A-Mark Silver Bar Series Technical Details
| Attribute | Value |
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| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.1035 g) |
| Purity | .999 fine silver |
| Series | A-Mark Silver Bar |
| Manufacturer | A-Mark Precious Metals (now Gold.com, Inc.) |
| Legal tender | No |
| Serial numbers | None |
| Security features | Weight stamp, purity mark, A-Mark hallmark |
A-Mark's design philosophy has been deliberately simple and utilitarian throughout their history. The front features the A-Mark name and logo, purity marking (".999+ Pure Silver"), and weight. The reverse on their larger format bars uses a distinctive repeat-pattern design with diagonal text, though the 1 oz format may differ. No assay cards, no serial numbers, no micro-engraving. Authentication uses standard methods: weight verification at 31.1 g, the magnet slide test for diamagnetic properties, and dimensional consistency with standard 1 oz silver rounds.
Tax Treatment for A-Mark Silver Bar Products
The tax position for A-Mark Silver Bar series products is identical to other private-mint silver bullion. The "bar" branding does not affect tax classification; these products are treated as silver rounds or bars depending on the specific jurisdiction's definitions, with no practical difference in treatment between the two forms.
- United States: The .999 purity meets the IRS requirement for precious metals IRAs. A-Mark's status as a recognised, long-standing market participant strengthens custodian acceptance. State sales tax exemptions for investment bullion apply in approximately 35 states.
- United Kingdom: Subject to 20% VAT. Not CGT-exempt (no legal tender status). UK buyers face the same 20% VAT regardless of whether this is classified as a bar or round.
- Canada: GST/HST exempt at .999 purity. The bar/round distinction is irrelevant for Canadian tax purposes; both are exempt above the 99.9% purity threshold.
- Australia: GST-free at .999 purity from recognised sources.
- New Zealand: GST-exempt at .999 purity. No capital gains tax.
- Singapore: Potentially GST-exempt under the IPM scheme at .999 purity, subject to the product being sourced through an approved channel.
- Hong Kong: No sales tax, no import duty, no capital gains tax.
- South Africa: Subject to 15% VAT. No silver exemption.
1 oz A-Mark Silver Bar Silver Round: frequently asked questions
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The cheapest 1 oz A-Mark silver round listed on BullionFerret is $77.70, currently 18.9% over the $65.58 silver spot price. As a private-mint .999 fine silver product, its value tracks the silver spot closely, with a small premium added for fabrication and dealer margin.
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A genuine 1 troy oz silver round should weigh 1 oz (31.1035 grams). Troy ounces are heavier than avoirdupois ounces (used for everyday items), so a postal scale set to grams is the most reliable way to check. A meaningful deviation from 31.1 g is a strong indicator of a counterfeit or base-metal product.
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Start with weight: a genuine 1 oz silver round weighs 31.1035 g. Check the hallmark and fineness stamp (.999 or .9999). The ice test works because silver conducts heat exceptionally well, melting ice on contact faster than most metals. A strong neodymium magnet will not attract silver; it will slide slowly over a tilted silver surface (the Lenz effect). A-Mark rounds carry the mint's name and purity stamp as identifiers.
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Silver rounds are not legal tender and attract VAT in most markets. In the UK, silver carries 20% VAT. In Germany, 19% VAT applies (a margin scheme may reduce this on pre-owned items). Canada exempts investment-grade silver bullion from GST at 0%, provided it meets the 99.9% purity threshold, which .999 fine silver meets.