Silver price per gram in Switzerland
Follow the silver price and discover how it is calculated relative to USD.
At a glanceThe silver price per gram in Switzerland (CHF) is determined by the live London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) spot rate, converted into Swiss Francs using real-time USD/CHF exchange rates. As both an essential industrial metal and a proven hedge, physical silver is widely held by Swiss private investors. This guide provides exact valuation metrics by purity grade.
Official Silver Fineness Standards in Switzerland
International markets trade silver in USD per troy ounce (31.1035 grams). In Switzerland, scrap and bullion values are calculated using standard millesimal fineness benchmarks:
| Fineness | Millesimal (‰) | Pure Silver Content (%) | Official Swiss Hallmark | Primary Usage | Indicative Value CHF/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Silver (999) | 999‰ | 99.9 % | '999' / Assayer Certificate | Bullion bars, 1 oz investment coins | CHF 0.95 – 1.15 /g |
| Sterling Silver (925) | 925‰ | 92.5 % | '925' or Duck (historic) | High jewelry, contemporary silverware | CHF 0.85 – 1.05 /g |
| Swiss Coinage Silver (835) | 835‰ | 83.5 % | Federal Mint (pre-1968) | Historic 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Franc coins | CHF 0.75 – 0.95 /g |
| Household Silver (800) | 800‰ | 80.0 % | '800' or Grouse | Cutlery, platters, antique teapots | CHF 0.70 – 0.90 /g |
Formula for Calculating Silver Value in Swiss Francs
To establish the exact intrinsic scrap value of silver objects in Switzerland:
Scrap Value (CHF) = Gross Weight (g) × (Fineness in ‰ ÷ 1000) × LBMA Spot Price CHF/g
Practical Example: For an 800-hallmarked platter weighing 450 grams when spot silver trades at CHF 1.00/g:
- Fine silver content: 450 g × 0.800 = 360 grams pure silver.
- Gross spot value: 360 g × CHF 1.00 = CHF 360.00.
- Net merchant payout (after 10–15% melting & refining spread): approx. CHF 306.00 to CHF 324.00.
Swiss VAT Status: 8.1% on Silver Deliveries
Unlike investment gold—which enjoys complete VAT exemption under Art. 18 of the Swiss VAT Act—physical silver delivered within Switzerland is subject to standard 8.1% VAT. Savvy investors legally circumvent this tax by holding physical bullion inside Swiss bonded freeports (Zollfreilager) in Zurich or Geneva.
Frequently Asked Questions: Silver Price in Switzerland
How do I distinguish genuine solid silver from plated metal?
Solid silver carries an explicit 3-digit hallmark ('925', '800'). Plated metals (silverplate) bear numbers like '84', '90' or 'EPNS', indicating the grams of silver deposited across an entire dozen pieces.
Do Swiss cantonal banks buy scrap silver?
Most Swiss banks only trade bank-approved fine silver bars (Good Delivery). For cutlery, jewelry, and scrap, deal directly with certified precious metals refiners or buyback dealers.
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