Silver Price in Switzerland (CHF): 999 Fine, 925 Sterling & 8.1% VAT Guide
Track the silver price per gram and kg in Swiss Francs (CHF). Full guide on 8.1% VAT, 999 fine silver, 925 Sterling, and duty-free vaults.
Key facts
- 999 Fine Silver
- Investment standard (bars and coins)
- Swiss VAT on Silver
- 8.1% VAT for individuals (Duty-free vault storage exempt)
- 925 Sterling Silver
- Jewelry standard (92.5% pure silver)
- Gold / Silver Ratio
- How many silver oz equal 1 gold oz
At a glanceThe Silver Price in Switzerland (CHF) is closely monitored by investors and industries alike. Silver possesses the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, making it a critical strategic material driven by the green energy transition (photovoltaics, electric vehicles).
Understanding Silver Purities: 999 Fine Silver is the pure investment standard (bars and bullion coins). 925 Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver) is the global fine jewelry standard. 800 Silver (80% silver) is the historical European standard for antique silverware and vintage Swiss coins.
Taxation and VAT on Silver in Switzerland: Unlike investment gold, physical silver purchases by private individuals are subject to 8.1% Swiss VAT. However, holding silver in duty-free bonded vaults in Zurich or Geneva allows investors to buy silver VAT-free legally as long as the metal remains inside the bonded zone.
Gold / Silver Ratio: The gold/silver ratio measures how many ounces of silver it takes to buy 1 ounce of gold. Historically averaging ~60:1, a ratio above 80 often signals that silver is undervalued relative to gold, offering rebalancing opportunities.
Buy Investment Silver in High-Security Vaults
Buy and store physical gold in secure Zurich or Geneva vaults at direct live LBMA spot rates.