Frequently Asked Questions

Simple — let's talk. WhatsApp or call us at +972-54-828-5597, or book a free consultation, and we'll discuss your investment goals, answer your questions, and explain exactly how the process works — pricing, payment, delivery, storage, all of it. No pressure, no obligation. If you'd rather start reading, our learn hub covers the fundamentals, and the FAQ you're on right now answers most first-buyer questions. We're a friendly face in an often-intimidating market. We're your neighbors in Jerusalem — and if you prefer to talk it through in person, let's meet for a coffee.Contact us

No — there is no minimum purchase. You can start with a single 1 oz coin. That's a deliberate choice: the best way to learn physical silver is to hold some, go through the process once — ordering, payment, delivery, storage — and scale up when you're comfortable. One practical note for small orders: delivery is free on orders of 15 oz or more, and a flat ₪50 below that.Browse silver coins

No. Lavi Silver Group is a registered Israeli company (בע"מ) that imports precious metals commercially, so there is no upper limit — we can source and deliver anything from a single tube of coins to institutional-size orders. Two things to know about larger purchases. First, they go through our standard one-time verification (KYC): your details, an ID photo, a personal review and an e-signed declaration. That's compliance, not bureaucratic caution. Second, logistics scale with you: tracked, signature-required delivery, or vault storage through our partners Brickstone (Jerusalem) and Brinks at corporate rates. For a substantial order, talk to us directly and we'll quote sourcing, delivery, and storage end to end.How orders work

Silver is one of the oldest stores of value in history and can make sense as part of a diversified portfolio: a tangible asset outside the banking system, a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, exposure to growing industrial demand, and a long-term wealth preservation tool. Many advisors recommend a 5–15% allocation to physical precious metals, and high-net-worth investors typically hold gold and silver as a permanent position rather than a trade. Silver is not a fit if you need short-term certainty or cannot tolerate volatility. The real question is usually how much to own, not whether to own any.Visit the learn hub

Silver has delivered meaningful long-term returns as a store of value and inflation hedge, and benefits from structurally growing industrial demand — roughly half of annual silver consumption now goes into solar panels, EVs, electronics, and medical uses. Silver is more volatile than gold and can see sharp drawdowns. Most financial advisors recommend precious metals as 5–15% of a diversified portfolio. The exact allocation depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Like any investment, silver carries risk, so buy with a long-term horizon and an amount you are comfortable holding through volatility. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.Visit the learn hub

Three steps: (1) Decide your goal — wealth preservation, inflation hedge, speculation, or collecting. (2) Choose a product type — government-mint bullion coins are the easiest starting point (Silver Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Britannia, Philharmonic). (3) Buy from a reputable dealer with transparent pricing, a buyback policy, and proper testing/authentication. Avoid auction sites and private sellers without verification — that is where counterfeits live. Start small, learn the process, and add over time.Visit the learn hub

Common guidance is 5–15% of total investable assets in precious metals, based on age, goals, and market view. There is no single right answer. Start with a small position (1–3% of assets), learn how it feels during market swings, and adjust.Visit the learn hub

Generic silver rounds and larger silver bars (10 oz, 100 oz) carry the lowest premiums over spot, so they deliver the most silver per shekel. However they are less liquid than government-mint coins. For most beginners we recommend starting with 1 oz government-mint coins (Silver Eagle, Maple Leaf, Britannia, Kangaroos or Philharmonics) — slightly higher premium, but universally recognized and easy to resell. Once you have a liquid core position, add lower-premium bars to build ounces efficiently.Browse silver bars

"Silver stacking" is the practice of regularly buying physical silver over time to build a long-term holding. Stackers typically buy consistent amounts (weekly, monthly, or on dips) regardless of short-term price, with the goal of accumulating ounces over years or decades. The term comes from the physical stacks of coins and bars that accumulate. It is a dollar-cost-averaging approach — less about timing the market, more about building position steadily.Visit the learn hub

Our minimum order is intentionally low to welcome new buyers. You can start with a single coin. For new stackers we recommend starting with one or two 1 oz government-mint coins to learn the process — handling, storage, resale — before committing larger sums.Contact us

Work only with established dealers who: (1) disclose their physical business location, (2) publish transparent pricing tied to live spot, (3) offer a written buyback policy (subject to market dynamics), (4) sell products from recognized government mints or LBMA-accredited refiners, (5) have a strong track record and brand name here in Israel. Avoid: drastically below-market prices (red flag), private sellers you cannot verify, and auction sites for bullion.About Lavi Silver

Lavi Silver Group is a boutique precious metals advisory based in Jerusalem, founded specifically to serve the Israeli investor. We recognized that Olim and locals alike needed a trustworthy, English & Hebrew-speaking partner to navigate the complexities of importing physical silver—VAT, customs, secure delivery, and storage. We're not a large firm with call centers and sales quotas. We're a small team of experienced investors and business professionals who believe physical silver belongs in every diversified portfolio. When you work with us, you speak directly with our founders.

Judah Rosen — Sales & Strategic Advisory Tech startup entrepreneur and sales executive with 15+ years leading customer-facing teams across enterprise SaaS, managing Fortune 500 relationships. A silver investor for 5+ years, he heads sales and strategy at Lavi — building tailored silver positions for clients and cultivating direct wholesaler relationships that secure better pricing and access. Gavriel Burger — Operations & Compliance Gavriel is an oleh with 14+ years of experience scaling businesses, from managing $100M+ in revenue at IDT Corp to founding his own companies. With seven years as a silver investor and deep expertise in logistics and operations, he ensures Lavi Silver delivers competitive pricing and seamless execution on every order.

It means we handle everything. From sourcing the highest-quality authenticated bullion (including LBMA bullion) to managing customs, VAT documentation, and tracked delivery to your door—you don't have to navigate any of it alone. We also offer access to professional vault storage through our partnerships with Brickstone in Jerusalem and Brinks, with preferred corporate rates for our clients. White-glove service isn't just logistics. It's also education, advisory, and ongoing support. We're available to answer questions, discuss market conditions, and help you make informed decisions—before, during, and after your purchase.

Four things: Silver is all we do. Most dealers spread themselves across gold, platinum, coins, and collectibles. We specialize exclusively in physical silver, which means our pricing, sourcing, and market analysis are focused on one asset we know thoroughly. The widest selection of silver products in Israel. From investment-grade bars and government-minted coins to premium and limited-mintage pieces, we carry a broader range of silver than any other dealer in the country, so you can build a position that fits your strategy rather than settling for what's in stock. A secure, transparent purchase process. Every product we sell is authenticated and fully documented. We follow a documented AML and KYC policy, provide clear invoicing, and offer tracked, signature-required delivery or in-person handover in Jerusalem, so you know exactly what you're buying, from whom, and at what price. Competitive rates, often the lowest in the market. We price against live spot with tight, published premiums. Because we're a focused operation without a showroom markup or layers of middlemen, our rates are consistently among the most competitive in Israel, and frequently the lowest. Beyond that, we take an education-first approach. We'd rather help you understand the market and its risks before you buy than push a quick transaction, because we're building long-term relationships, not chasing commissions.

We serve a diverse range of Israeli investors, but we've built particular expertise helping: • Olim looking for a trustworthy, English-speaking partner in precious metals • Tech professionals who appreciate data-driven decision-making and transparent pricing • First-time silver buyers who want education before making a commitment • Experienced investors seeking competitive rates on LBMA-approved bullion Whether you're buying your first kilo or adding to an established portfolio, we're here to help.

Physical silver gives you direct ownership: no counterparty, no custodian, no annual fee, and no dependence on a fund, exchange, or brokerage. That is true diversification — an asset held outside the financial system, not another line on a statement. It also has real liquidity: recognized coins and bars can be sold to any dealer or private buyer worldwide, without a trading account. And while an ETF only tracks spot, physical silver carries a premium above spot that rises sharply when supply tightens, as it did in 2020 and 2022 — a gain physical holders capture when they sell and fund holders never see. ETFs are convenient for trading exposure, but they are paper claims with custodian and fund-structure risk. Both have a place; they are not the same asset.Visit the learn hub

Counterparty risk is the chance that the other side of your investment — a bank, broker, fund custodian, government — fails to deliver what they owe you. With an ETF, your silver exposure depends on the fund, the custodian, and the financial system holding up. With a physical silver coin in your possession, there is no counterparty — you own the metal directly. Removing counterparty risk is a primary reason investors hold physical precious metals.Visit the learn hub

Silver ETFs do not automatically fail during a financial crisis. Under normal market stress, a physically backed silver fund should continue holding its bullion while its shares trade—often with significantly greater price volatility. In a severe disruption, however, ETF investors can face risks that direct physical owners do not: -Exchange trading may be halted or temporarily unavailable. -Bid-ask spreads can widen, and shares may trade above or below the value of the underlying silver. -The fund’s creation and redemption process may be suspended. -Access still depends on brokers, exchanges, custodians, clearing systems and, for Israeli investors, foreign-currency settlement. For example, the iShares Silver Trust’s SEC filings state that redemptions may be suspended if NYSE trading is restricted or if delivering or valuing silver becomes impractical. They also confirm that individual investors cannot redeem ordinary shares directly for bullion; redemptions require an authorized participant and blocks of 50,000 shares. SEC filing Physical silver you possess directly does not require an open exchange or functioning brokerage account simply to access or hold it. However, it introduces different risks, including theft, storage, insurance, authentication and potentially wider selling spreads. Bottom line: an ETF provides convenient and liquid silver-price exposure within the financial system. Physical bullion provides direct ownership outside that trading and custody chain. Many investors use ETFs for liquidity and physical silver for long-term ownership and financial-system diversification.Visit the learn hub

Different risk profiles. Mining stocks give leveraged exposure to silver prices — they can outperform silver in bull markets and underperform (or collapse) in bear markets. They carry company-specific risk: management, operational issues, political risk in the country of operation. Physical silver has no operational or management risk — it is simply metal. Many investors hold both: physical silver for preservation, mining stocks for speculative upside.Visit the learn hub

Allocated silver means specific identified bars or coins are held in your name at a custodian. Unallocated silver means you have a claim against the custodian's general silver pool — a right to silver, not a specific piece. Unallocated is subject to the custodian's solvency. Allocated is safer but costlier. Physical silver in your possession is the most secure form — no custodian at all.Visit the learn hub

Historically, governments have ordered precious metals turned in — notably the 1933 US gold confiscation (Executive Order 6102). Silver has not been subject to similar broad confiscation in modern times, and enforcement of any such order on decentralized retail holdings would be practically difficult. Many stackers view geographic and product diversification (mix of coins, small bars, different mints) as the realistic defense. This is one reason private-possession physical is valued.Silver through history

Both are proven stores of value, and gold is currently the more stable of the two - lower volatility, higher value per ounce, easier to store large wealth compactly, and globally recognized as monetary metal. We specialize exclusively in silver because we believe it offers more upside. Silver is the only metal that is both a monetary asset with 5,000 years of history and an essential industrial input for solar, electronics, and electric vehicles. The market has run a supply deficit every year since 2021, and with an estimated 1.5 billion people expected to join the global middle class by 2030, demand for silver-dependent technology is set to grow. Silver has also historically outperformed gold in precious-metal bull markets. We consider it a generational buying opportunity — and it is the only metal we sell.Visit the learn hub

Mainly because there is more of it. Silver is roughly 20 times more abundant in the Earth's crust, and about eight times more silver than gold is mined each year (roughly 26,000 versus 3,300 tonnes, per the U.S. Geological Survey). But the price gap is far wider than the supply gap. For most of history, governments fixed the gold-to-silver ratio between 12 and 16 to one; since the metals were unpegged, it has ranged from under 20 (1980) to over 120 (2020). Two factors explain the difference: gold is hoarded — nearly all the gold ever mined still exists — while roughly 58% of silver demand is industrial and much of it is consumed for good; and gold carries a monetary premium as a central-bank reserve asset. Many investors see the resulting gap as the core of the case for silver.Visit the learn hub

The gold-silver ratio is how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Historically it has ranged from 15:1 (ancient times, when silver was fully monetized) to over 100:1 (modern extremes). A high ratio (silver cheap relative to gold) is historically viewed as a silver buy signal. A low ratio may signal silver is relatively expensive. Some investors rotate between the two as the ratio swings.Visit the learn hub

Yes, noticeably. Silver typically moves 2–3x the percentage swing of gold in either direction. This means bigger potential gains in silver bull markets, bigger losses in corrections. If volatility makes you uncomfortable, weight toward gold. If you can handle the swings, silver offers more upside potential. Behaviorally: only hold amounts of silver you can watch drop 40% without panic-selling.

Silver has historically offered greater percentage upside than gold—and it has outperformed gold over the past two, three and five years. Silver can move more dramatically because its market is smaller and demand comes from two powerful sources: investors seeking precious metals and industries requiring silver for electronics, solar energy, vehicles and other technologies. In strong precious-metals markets, that combination can cause silver to rise faster than gold. Silver also gained approximately 431% during the 2008–2011 rally, compared with 168% for gold. That greater upside comes with greater volatility: silver can also decline faster and fluctuate more sharply than gold. For Israeli buyers, actual returns also depend on the USD/ILS exchange rate, VAT, premiums and the eventual buyback spread. Bottom line: silver has recently outperformed gold across multiple time horizons and may offer greater percentage upside—but it is the more volatile metal that rewards time in the market and patience.Visit the learn hub

Several reasons: (1) lower entry price — a 1 oz silver coin is affordable for anyone, (2) the "poor man's gold" thesis — silver historically tracks gold with higher amplitude, (3) industrial demand story — solar, EVs, electronics, (4) historical monetary role — silver was the everyday coinage of most human history, (5) the gold-silver ratio argument — silver appears historically undervalued on long charts.

Platinum and palladium are industrial precious metals used heavily in auto catalysts and electronics. They are less recognized as monetary metals, less liquid in the retail coin market, and more dependent on industrial cycles. We do not sell platinum or palladium products for portfolio diversification. For most investors, silver and gold are the core holdings and platinum/palladium are secondary.

A coin is legal tender struck by a government mint (e.g., American Silver Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf). A bar is a cast or struck rectangular block, with no legal-tender status, produced by private or government mints. A round is coin-shaped but not legal tender — produced by private mints (Sunshine, Scottsdale, Golden State). Coins carry the highest premium but have the deepest resale markets. Bars are lowest premium per ounce. Rounds sit in between.Visit the learn hub

It depends on your goal. Lowest cost per ounce: bars and generic rounds. If your goal is to accumulate the most silver for your shekels, bars and rounds from recognized refiners carry the lowest premium over spot. You give up some resale flexibility, since buyers may want assay or verification, but you own more metal per shekel spent. Highest liquidity and security: government-issued bullion coins. The Canadian Maple Leaf, American Silver Eagle, Austrian Philharmonic, British Britannia, and Australian Kangaroo are struck by sovereign mints, carry a legal-tender face value, and are recognized and traded by dealers worldwide. They cost slightly more per ounce than bars, but they are the easiest silver to verify, sell, and pass on. Most of our first-time customers start here. Premium and collectible: numismatic, rare, and low-mintage products. Beyond standard bullion, we carry a range of premium silver, including limited-mintage coins, proof and special-edition releases, and numismatic pieces. These trade on rarity and design as well as silver content, and their premiums move independently of spot. They suit buyers who understand the collectible market or want something beyond a pure metal position. If you're unsure where to start, contact us. We'll ask about your goals and budget and point you to the right tier, without pushing you toward the more expensive one.Visit the learn hub

Silver coins struck by a national mint — backed by the government, carrying a face value as legal tender, and produced to strict official specifications. Major examples: American Silver Eagle (US Mint), Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (Royal Canadian Mint), British Britannia (Royal Mint), Austrian Philharmonic (Austrian Mint), Australian Kookaburra/Kangaroo (Perth Mint), Chinese Panda (China Mint), Mexican Libertad (Casa de Moneda). These are the most widely recognized silver products in the world.Browse silver coins

A privately produced silver disc that looks like a coin but has no government issuance or legal-tender status. Common producers: Sunshine Minting, Scottsdale Mint, Silvertowne, Golden State Mint. Lower premium than government coins, but lower resale recognition outside serious stacker communities. Good for building ounces cheaply; less ideal for easy resale to non-specialist buyers.Browse silver rounds

Circulated US coins minted before 1965 (dimes, quarters, half dollars) containing 90% silver and 10% copper. Sold by total silver weight rather than face value. Popular for small-denomination silver stacking and potential "barter silver" in crisis scenarios. Worn coins contain slightly less silver than fresh-struck due to circulation wear (factor included in pricing).

Advantages: low premium over spot, small denominations, broad US market recognition, historical/nostalgic appeal. Disadvantages: not widely traded outside US, condition varies, less straightforward to authenticate than modern bullion, and inside Israel the resale market is limited. For Israeli buyers, government-mint bullion coins are usually the more practical choice.

By volume: (1) American Silver Eagle — the highest-mintage silver coin globally, (2) Canadian Silver Maple Leaf — .9999 purity with radial-line anti-counterfeit feature, (3) Austrian Silver Philharmonic — most popular in Europe, (4) British Silver Britannia — low premium, strong reputation, (5) Australian Silver Kangaroo and Kookaburra — Perth Mint quality, (6) Chinese Silver Panda — changes design yearly (collectible appeal), (7) Mexican Silver Libertad — low mintage, collector favorite.Browse silver coins

A monster box is the original mint-sealed full case of coins — typically 500 coins of the same type (e.g., 500 Silver Eagles in 25 tubes of 20 coins each). Buying by the monster box secures the lowest retail premium, ensures sequential-date matching, and many buyers keep them sealed for long-term storage. The name "monster" comes from the size and weight (a silver monster box weighs over 15 kg).Browse silver coins

There is no single best coin; it depends on what you're optimizing for. For most buyers, and for the majority of our first-time customers, the answer is a government-issued bullion coin: the Canadian Maple Leaf, American Silver Eagle, British Britannia, Austrian Philharmonic or Australian Kangaroo. All five are struck by sovereign mints, carry legal-tender status, and are recognized and traded by dealers worldwide, which makes them the easiest silver to verify, sell, and pass on. Among them, the Maple Leaf and Britannia typically carry the lowest premium over spot; the Eagle carries the strongest brand recognition, particularly with American buyers. If your priority is the most silver per shekel, a coin may not be the right product at all. Bars and generic rounds from recognized refiners carry lower premiums than any government coin, at the cost of some resale flexibility. If you want collectible appeal on top of the metal, we also carry premium and numismatic silver: low-mintage releases such as the Mexican Libertad, annually redesigned series such as the Chinese Panda, proofs, and special editions. These trade on rarity and design as well as silver content, so their premiums move independently of spot, and they suit buyers who already understand the collectible market. Whichever tier you choose, the best coin is the one you'll buy consistently and hold patiently. If you're unsure, contact us; we'll ask about your goals and budget and point you to the right product rather than the most expensive one.Browse silver coins

Both are top-tier. Eagle: higher mintage, iconic Walking Liberty design, .999 purity, strongest US collector market, typically higher premium. Maple Leaf: .9999 purity (slightly higher), radial-line and micro-engraving anti-counterfeit features, lower premium historically, strong international recognition. Many stackers own both. If you must choose one, Eagle for US-market trust, Maple Leaf for lower cost per ounce.Browse silver coins

Britannia (UK Royal Mint): .999 purity, £2 face value, designed by Philip Nathan, features Britannia with trident and shield. Philharmonic (Austrian Mint): .999 purity, €1.5 face value, orchestral instruments design (Vienna Philharmonic theme), Europe's best-selling silver coin. Both carry similar premiums and recognition. Choose on design preference or availability.Browse silver coins

Pandas have unique appeal — the design changes every year, making each year a distinct collectible. Mintages are generally lower than Eagles and Maples. Past Pandas have appreciated meaningfully as collectibles. Downsides: counterfeiting risk is higher than Western coins (buy only from established dealers), pricing is less transparent, and resale outside specialist markets can be slower.Browse silver coins

Both approaches work. Single-type ("I only stack Silver Eagles") simplifies tracking, storage, and resale negotiation. Mixed stack offers variety, design interest, and diversification against any one coin's premium fluctuation or mint-specific risk. Many long-term stackers pick one primary coin and add variety pieces over time — the "core and explore" approach.

Highest resale liquidity: American Silver Eagle, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, Austrian Philharmonic, Britannia or the Kangaroo— all trade within tight bid-ask spreads globally. Best potential upside: low-mintage annual series (Chinese Panda, Australian Lunar), high-grade examples of popular coins, and certain discontinued or error coins. Collector-grade coins carry higher upside but lower liquidity — a different game from bullion stacking.Sell silver to us

Simple: lean operations, low overhead, strong technology efficiencies, and deep expertise in precious metals logistics. We pass those efficiencies directly to you. Our all-in pricing often beats 'VAT-free' alternatives once you factor in storage fees and waiting periods.

The spot price is the current global market price for one troy ounce of pure silver for immediate settlement, set continuously on major exchanges (COMEX in New York, LBMA in London). It is the baseline — what silver would trade for in wholesale bar form with no minting, shipping, or retail costs. Every retail silver price is built on the spot price plus a premium.Silver calculator

The premium is the amount you pay above the spot price for a finished silver product. It covers: (1) minting cost — striking the coin or bar, (2) distribution — moving it from mint to dealer, (3) dealer margin — how the dealer stays in business, (4) scarcity — for rare or collector coins. Premium is stated either in shekels/dollars per ounce or as a percentage over spot.Visit the learn hub

Because a coin is not raw silver — it is minted silver. You are paying for the silver plus the service of turning it into a recognized, guaranteed, easy-to-trade form. A 1 oz Silver Eagle contains 1 oz of silver but is worth more than a 1 oz unmarked silver button because the US Mint's guarantee of weight and purity makes it instantly recognizable and resellable anywhere in the world. That recognizability has real value.Visit the learn hub

Minting cost is largely fixed per item, not per ounce. Striking ten 1 oz coins costs more in total than casting one 10 oz bar. That extra cost is passed to the buyer as premium. Trade-off: small coins offer flexibility (sell one at a time, gift them, divide an inheritance), while large bars offer lower cost per ounce but require selling the whole bar.Visit the learn hub

Not in retail. Spot price is the wholesale market price for large institutional trades. Retail silver always carries a premium — the minimum realistic premium is 5–10% over spot for large bars, rising to 25%+ for small coins and higher for numismatic items. Anyone offering "at spot" or "below spot" retail silver should be viewed with serious suspicion — it is a common scam signal.Visit the learn hub

"Premium" is the amount you pay above the spot price of silver. If you compare Israeli prices against numbers quoted on American or European sites, you'll conclude that everyone here is overcharging. That comparison is misleading, because the premium you see abroad is only part of the cost of getting silver into your hands in Israel. As a reference, the international wholesale premiums for standard products typically run roughly: 100 oz bars 4–8% over spot; 10 oz bars 6–12%; 1 oz private-mint rounds 8–15%; 1 oz government coins such as the Maple, Eagle and Britannia 15–30%; fractional and low-mintage coins 30% and up. These move with demand. In early 2021, 1 oz coin premiums briefly doubled. On top of that, every ounce that enters Israel carries costs that don't exist in the US or the EU. International freight and secure handling. Customs clearance and brokerage fees. And VAT at 18% on the full landed value, since Israel, unlike the EU with investment gold, does not exempt precious metals. Taken together, the Israeli retail price for a government bullion coin is often 35–45% over spot even at the lowest-priced dealer, and that is the honest market rate here, not a markup. What you should compare is one Israeli dealer against another, on an all-in, delivered, VAT-inclusive basis. Ask for the final price per ounce at your door. A dealer quoting a low headline premium and adding VAT, "handling" and shipping at checkout has not given you a better deal. Our prices are shown per product with VAT included, and our premiums are consistently among the lowest in Israel. If you find a lower all-in price for the same product from an established dealer, tell us.Visit the learn hub

Supply and demand for finished silver product — separate from the spot price of raw silver. When retail demand spikes (crises, market panics, social media events), premiums rise because mints cannot produce coins fast enough. When demand cools, premiums compress. Certain coins hold premiums well — low-mintage or collector-favorite issues. Common bullion coins see premiums move with demand cycles.Visit the learn hub

The premium is the amount paid above silver’s spot value for fabrication, minting, transportation, insurance, dealer costs and local supply and demand. When you sell, the offer depends on the current silver price, the product’s recognition and condition, the quantity being sold and demand in the Israeli market. Standard, widely recognized bullion may sell near spot, while popular sovereign coins may retain part of their premium. Generic, damaged or difficult-to-resell products may receive less. Collector, graded-coin and numismatic silver premiums are only recoverable if another buyer values them and should not be assumed. In Israel, any VAT paid when purchasing silver is generally not refunded to a private seller. Your real round-trip cost is therefore the difference between your total purchase price and the amount you receive when selling. Lavi Silver Group provides buyback or resale quotes based on market conditions at the time; recovery of the original premium is not guaranteed.Sell silver to us

"Over spot" means above the live market spot price. A coin priced at "$5 over spot" costs the current spot price plus $5 per ounce. "5% over spot" means 5% above spot. This language lets dealers quote transparent pricing even as spot moves throughout the day.Visit the learn hub

The bid is the price a dealer pays you on buyback. The ask is the price a dealer charges on sale. The difference is the spread — the dealer's margin. A tight spread indicates a liquid, competitive product (common government-mint coins). A wide spread indicates a niche or illiquid product. Comparing bid-ask spreads across dealers is a useful shopping check.

Historically yes — with caveats. Over long periods silver has preserved purchasing power against currency devaluation. In high-inflation eras (1970s US stagflation, 2008–2011, severe inflation episodes globally) silver outperformed most asset classes in percentage terms. However, silver can trade sideways or down during moderate inflation if other factors (real interest rates, dollar strength) dominate. It is a hedge, not a guarantee — but one of the best-tested ones.Visit the learn hub

Generally yes. Silver is priced in dollars globally, so a weaker dollar typically translates to a higher silver price in dollar terms, and vice versa. The inverse relationship is not perfect — industrial demand, risk sentiment, and supply shocks also move silver — but long-term, dollar debasement is one of the strongest silver tailwinds.

It depends entirely on the window. Across most multi-decade stretches, equities have beaten silver. Across specific eras, silver has won decisively: it crushed stocks through the 1970s, and from 2000 to 2011 it rose roughly tenfold while the S&P 500 went essentially nowhere. The present cycle is another such era, with silver near $67 an ounce at the end of August 2026, up about 65% year on year. That number is exactly why the caution belongs next to it. Silver's strongest runs are followed by long flat stretches. Anyone who bought at the January 1980 peak waited three decades to see that price again. Periods like this one are when silver most resembles an alternative to equities, and when treating it as one is most dangerous. Israeli investors carry a second layer: silver is priced in dollars while your costs are in shekels, so your real return depends on the metal and the exchange rate together. A strong silver year can be partly erased by a strengthening shekel, and the reverse holds too. Silver's job in a portfolio is diversification and protection against currency debasement. Sized as a position, it does that well. Sized as a replacement for equities, it exposes you to precisely the drawdowns its own history warns about. If you want to think through what proportion makes sense for you, contact us. We would rather have that conversation than sell you more than you should hold.

Like any physical asset, silver carries specific market dynamics. By taking a strategic, long-term approach, most risks are easily managed: -Market Volatility: Silver's dual role as an industrial and monetary metal makes its price more dynamic than gold. It is best treated as a medium-to-long-term holding (3–5+ years) to weather normal market cycles. -Storage & Security: Tangible wealth requires physical safe keeping, typically managed via a secure home safe or private, insured vaulting (like Brink's). -No Ongoing Yield: Physical silver doesn't pay interest or dividends. Its core purpose is capital appreciation, wealth preservation, and acting as a debt-free asset with zero counterparty risk. -18% VAT & Dealer Spreads: Silver purchases in Israel are subject to standard 18% VAT and standard bullion dealer premiums. Buying through a respected dealer ensures you receive an official tax invoice (heshbonit mas) for legal ownership and a streamlined, fair-priced buyback process when you are ready to sell.Visit the learn hub

Silver rewards patience. Most serious stackers think in 5–20+ year horizons. Short-term, silver is too volatile to time reliably. The long-term case — monetary debasement, industrial demand growth, finite supply — plays out over years, not months. If you need the money within 1–2 years, silver is probably not the right vehicle.

No one can reliably time the market. For most long-term investors, the proven approach is dollar-cost averaging — buying a fixed amount on a regular schedule regardless of price — which smooths your average cost and removes the guesswork. For larger purchases, the gold-to-silver ratio is a useful guide: it measures how many ounces of silver buy one ounce of gold, and readings above 80 have historically marked periods when silver was cheap relative to gold, often ahead of its strongest rallies. Weak sentiment and low dealer premiums are also favorable signs. Good entry points rarely feel comfortable at the time.

Practically no. Silver has been valued for 5,000+ years, has ongoing industrial demand that provides a natural price floor, and requires real mining cost to produce. A price of zero would mean silver becomes free, which is inconsistent with mining economics. Silver can and does drop meaningfully — 50%+ corrections have happened multiple times and will happen again — but "zero" is not a realistic scenario.

Not in the way your bank means it. No country runs its currency on silver anymore, and you can't pay your arnona with it. But the bullion coins we sell are legal tender: a Maple Leaf is worth C$5 by law, an Eagle US$1, a Britannia £2. Nobody spends them at face value because the metal is worth far more, but the status is real. And silver was ordinary money for most of recorded history. Hebrew still uses one word, כסף, for silver and for money. It didn't stop circulating because it failed; governments preferred paper they could print. For most of our customers the practical question is whether silver is a good investment. Physical silver is an asset you hold outright, with no bank or broker between you and it. It tends to rise when confidence in paper currency falls, which is why people buy it as a hedge against inflation. More than half of annual demand is industrial, from solar and electronics, which supports the price but also makes it more volatile than gold. It's also liquid. When you want to sell, our buyback program means you don't have to find a buyer yourself: we quote against the current market rate and settle with full documentation. See our Sell Silver page for details.Sell silver to us

Silver has the properties a currency needs: durable, divisible, scarce, portable, recognizable, and valuable enough to be practical. More abundant than gold (usable for everyday transactions) but scarce enough to hold value. Most major civilizations used silver coinage — Roman denarius, Spanish real, British sterling, Chinese tael, Ottoman akçe, Indian rupee. The shift to pure fiat currency is a recent 20th-century phenomenon.Silver through history

Silver does not follow a consistent recession pattern. Because it is both an industrial metal and a precious metal, weaker manufacturing activity can reduce demand and pressure its price—particularly during the initial market or liquidity shock. Conversely, lower interest rates, monetary stimulus, currency concerns and increased investment demand may support silver later. Silver fell sharply during the 2008 financial crisis and the March 2020 selloff, but recovered strongly afterward. Historically, it has been more volatile and less predictable during recessions than gold. For Israeli investors, returns in shekels also depend on the USD/ILS exchange rate and the premiums and spreads on physical silver. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Silver has been a strong hedge in severe inflation episodes — 1970s US stagflation, Weimar Germany, modern cases in Argentina, Turkey, Venezuela. In moderate inflation environments silver's response is less reliable. Extreme inflation tends to favor silver; mild inflation can go either way.

A supply deficit occurs when annual silver demand exceeds new mine supply plus recycling. According to the Silver Institute, global silver markets have run a structural deficit each year since 2021, with above-ground inventories drawing down to fill the gap. Deficits are historically bullish for long-term prices, though they can persist for years before affecting spot prices meaningfully.

Lavi Silver sources from only the most-reputable suppliers and refineries in USA and London. Bullion coins are produced by their respective governments. All customers who come to our office to pick up their orders are invited to have their precious metal checked by our testing technology.

Yes. Every coin sold by Lavi Silver Group is 100% guaranteed authentic. We source directly from the-most reputable and trusted wholesale providers who buy straight from government mints and refineries (US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint, Austrian Mint, Royal Mint, and others). If any coin is ever found to be non-authentic, we provide a full refund without question.About Lavi Silver

Modern bullion coins have multiple anti-counterfeit features: precise weight (±0.1g tolerance), exact dimensions, micro-engraving, radial lines (Maple Leaf), security-etched privy marks, and (for some) laser mintmarks. Counterfeits exist — they tend to have slight weight/dimension errors, wrong ring sound, or subtle design deviations. Lavi verifies orders before shipping, guarantee authenticity, and we only buy from the world's most-reputable distributors.Visit the learn hub

For all numismatic, proof, and collector coins, the original mint-issued Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included. For standard bullion coins (Silver Eagles, Maple Leafs), the coin itself is the certificate — the government mint mark and specifications are the guarantee.

Most of what we sell is bullion, and bullion is not graded, by us or by anyone. Where we do offer a graded coin, the listing will say so and show the grading service and grade. Grading is a service for collectors. A coin is sent to an independent company, most commonly PCGS or NGC, which authenticates it, assigns a condition score on a 1–70 scale, and seals it in a tamper-evident holder. For rare or numismatic coins, where a small difference in condition can mean a large difference in price, that certificate matters, and buyers pay a premium for it. For bullion it adds cost without adding value. A Maple Leaf or Britannia is worth its silver content plus a small premium; a "70" grade on a mass-produced bullion coin doesn't change what the metal is worth, and most dealers, including us, buy it back at the same rate as an ungraded one. Grading fees and the slab itself would only raise your cost per ounce. What we do guarantee is authenticity. Everything we sell comes from sovereign mints or recognized refiners, sourced through established supply channels, and is supplied with a full invoice. If you have a specific interest in graded or certified coins, contact us and we'll tell you what we can source.Visit the learn hub

Several checks need no special equipment. Weight and size: a genuine bullion coin matches its published specifications exactly — a 1 oz coin weighs 31.1 g, and a kitchen scale plus calipers catch most fakes. Magnet: silver is not magnetic; if a strong magnet sticks, it's not silver (a neodymium magnet should instead slide slowly down an angled silver surface, braked by eddy currents). Sound: silver rings with a long, bell-like chime when balanced on a fingertip and tapped — base metals thud. Ice: silver conducts heat better than almost anything, so an ice cube melts noticeably fast against it. What not to do: acid tests and scratch tests damage the item — leave those to a dealer. And the best protection is upstream: buy sealed, from a source that guarantees authenticity. Lavi Silver has professional-grade testing equipment and we are happy to test any metal that is bought by you, in our Jeruslam offices.Visit the learn hub

We stand behind every item we sell, permanently. If an item you bought from us is ever shown to be inauthentic, we will make it right — replacement or full refund, your choice, regardless of when you bought it. We can make that promise because of how we source: sealed mint products and vetted suppliers, verified before they reach you. This guarantee exists to be unnecessary — but you should never have to take a dealer's word for it, and with us you don't have to.About Lavi Silver

Bank transfer only, from an Israeli bank account in your name. Send it as a Zahav (זה״ב) transfer: during banking hours it lands in minutes, which is how we confirm your order inside the price-hold window. We don't accept cash, credit or debit cards, PayPal, cryptocurrency or cheques.

No. We accept bank transfer only, at any order size — no cash. Payment must come from an Israeli bank account in your name, so every order is fully traceable. A Zahav (זה״ב) transfer is the fastest way to pay.

Yes — bank transfer is the only way we accept payment, from an Israeli bank account in your name (הוראת העברה). A Zahav (זה״ב) transfer is the best option: it settles in minutes, not days, which is how we confirm your order inside the price-hold window. Wire instructions are emailed to you when you place your order (for orders that need identity verification, once you've signed the declaration). A standard transfer usually takes 1–2 business days to clear — longer than the price hold — so if the funds arrive after the hold, the order is rebooked at the prevailing silver price, or your funds are returned.

No. We accept bank transfer only. Wire keeps fees low, and we pass those savings into our premium. During banking hours a Zahav (זה״ב) transfer lands in minutes, so your order is confirmed inside the price hold.

No. We accept bank transfer only — no cryptocurrency, cash, cards or PayPal.Contact us

No. Payment is by bank transfer only, and we don't offer installments or third-party consumer credit.Contact us

No. Unlike other suppliers in Israel that offer "VAT-free solutions" require a 3 month waiting period and physical travel to Eilat. Lavi Silver offers extremely competitive pricing, that often match or beat these "VAT-free alternatives" with the benefit of the silver being shipped by tracked courier to your residence or office, within a few days to weeks. We ship primarily via FedEx and will update you with shipping details and tracking numbers, as soon as your silver is shipped.

Yes. We deliver anywhere in Israel by tracked, signature-required courier, or you can collect from us in Jerusalem. In-stock items ship within 48 hours of your order confirming. By-order items are bought in for you from our wholesalers abroad and imported by us — usually about two weeks, and it can slip — then shipped overnight. Either way you receive a tax invoice with VAT included, and there is nothing for you to clear at customs.

Yes, to every city and town in Israel — Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva, Netanya, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Ashdod, Petah Tikva, Eilat, and everywhere in between. Delivery to settlements and the periphery is available at the same rate. We ship via FedEx, UPS or Israel Post.

Tracked delivery is free on orders of 15 oz or more; below that, it's a flat ₪50.

It depends on whether the product is in our inventory. Each product on our site is marked In Stock, By Order or Enquire, so you'll know the expected timeline before you purchase. In Stock items ship within Israel via Israel Post, UPS, or FedEx and typically arrive within 1–3 business days of payment clearing. Every shipment is tracked, and you'll receive the tracking number as soon as it leaves our hands. By Order items that we source specifically for you typically take about two weeks to reach your door, depending on the product and supplier availability. We'll keep you updated while the order is in transit. Enquire items aren't sold through the online cart — message us and we'll confirm availability and timing for that item. If you have a deadline, such as a gift or a specific date you need the metal in hand, let us know when ordering and we'll tell you honestly whether it's achievable.

We ship by tracked, signature-required delivery: Israel Post overnight traced delivery, or UPS/FedEx tracked shipping. You receive the tracking number as soon as your order leaves us, and we follow it until it is confirmed delivered. If a problem arises in transit, we handle the claim with the courier on your behalf rather than leaving you to deal with it alone. If you'd prefer not to ship, contact us to arrange a handover in person in Jerusalem.

Yes — in-person pickup is available at our office by appointment. Popular for high-value orders because you can inspect coins before taking possession, as well as test the metal with our industrial silver testing equipment.Contact us

No. We do not process, ship, or deliver on Shabbat or major Jewish holidays. Orders placed before Shabbat ship the following Sunday. Orders placed during Chagim ship the next business day.

Yes. The customer must have an Israeli passport and bank account. The silver can be kept in an Israeli place of residence or alternatively, in Brickstone's secured, purpose-built vault facility in Jerusalem. Please reach out to discuss pricing, etc.

No. Lavi Silver delivers within Israel only. We built our business around the Israeli market specifically, and keeping delivery domestic lets us offer tracked shipping with signature on delivery, as well as secure in-person handover. If you live and hold assets abroad and are looking to relocate to Israel, we're happy to discuss purchasing and secure delivery options with you.

Yes. Silver coins are subject to Israeli VAT at the standard rate (currently 18%). VAT is included in the listed price — you see the all-in cost upfront. This applies to both investment silver and numismatic silver. You may have seen dealers advertising VAT-free silver. Those offers usually come with conditions: travel to Eilat, minimum holding periods before delivery, or storage arrangements you don't control. Lavi Silver Group works differently. We're a VAT-registered Israeli dealer, operating transparently and paying our taxes here at home. Our pricing often beats VAT-free silver alternatives, and your silver ships fast, tracked and signed for, straight to your door — no trips, no lock-ups, no strings attached.Visit the learn hub

Like silver, investment-grade gold products, numismatic and collectible gold coins are subject to the 18% VAT in Israel.Visit the learn hub

Yes. Under Israeli tax law, physical bullion and investment coins are classified as capital assets. The taxation process for private investors works as follows: 25% Real Capital Gains Tax: When you sell physical metals at a profit, the gain is subject to a 25% capital gains tax on the real profit. This means the purchase price is adjusted for inflation (Consumer Price Index) before the 25% rate is applied to the net gain. No Withholding at Source: Unlike trading stocks or ETFs through an Israeli bank—where taxes are automatically deducted at the time of sale—physical bullion transactions do not have tax withheld at the source by the dealer. Self-Reporting Requirement: Because there is no automatic deduction, the legal burden falls entirely on the investor. You must self-report the realized gains and pay the tax directly to the Israel Tax Authority (ITA), typically via an annual tax return (or a 30-day standalone asset sale report, depending on your filing status). Tax-Free Holding: A taxable event is only triggered when you sell the asset. There are no ongoing wealth taxes simply for buying, holding, or storing physical metals.Visit the learn hub

Individual purchases for personal investment or collection are generally not reportable at the time of purchase. Sales that realize capital gains may be reportable on your annual tax return. Business buyers have different treatment. This is not tax advice — verify your specific situation with an accountant.

Possibly—but buying silver through a company does not automatically make the VAT recoverable. A VAT-registered business may generally deduct input VAT only when the silver is genuinely purchased for its business and will be used in connection with VAT-taxable transactions. Silver bought as resale inventory or as a raw material for taxable products would normally qualify, subject to proper documentation. If the silver is simply being held as a passive company investment or reserve, VAT recovery should not be assumed; the answer depends on the company’s activity, the intended use and the tax treatment of the eventual sale. If input VAT is deducted, the company’s later sale of the silver will generally be subject to VAT. Speak with your accountant before purchasing. Lavi Silver provides a tax invoice in the company’s name and, where legally required, an invoice allocation number.

For private individuals in Israel, profit on the sale of silver is generally subject to capital gains tax — currently 25% on the real (inflation-adjusted) gain. The practical implication: keep your purchase invoices. Your original invoice establishes your cost basis, and without it, calculating the gain — and defending the calculation — is much harder. Reporting the sale is your responsibility as the seller as it's self reported at the end of the tax year; a dealer buying your silver does not settle your taxes for you. Rates and treatment change, and business sellers are taxed differently, so confirm the current rules with your accountant before a significant sale.Sell silver to us

Israel currently has no inheritance tax, so receiving the silver itself does not create a tax bill. Tax enters the picture only when you sell: capital gains are then calculated under the Tax Authority's rules for inherited assets, which generally look back to the original owner's cost — so gather any purchase records the estate has, however old. Before selling, it's worth having the collection assessed: inherited holdings often mix bullion (worth its metal content) with collectible coins (worth more), and that difference matters for both price and tax. We can help you identify what you have, and your accountant should confirm the tax treatment before a sale.Sell silver to us

Yes. Investment silver—including bullion coins, bars and rounds—should be declared to Israeli Customs through the red channel. Israel does not publish a tax-free allowance measured in ounces for passengers carrying bullion. Although ordinary personal goods may qualify for a limited passenger exemption, investors should not assume that this applies to bullion, which Customs may treat as an imported commodity. Import VAT may be charged on its assessed value. AML documentation will likely be required for significant quantities, and your investment may be flagged as a commercial import regardless. Taking silver out of Israel is generally simpler, though the destination country's import rules then apply. If you are relocating or moving a significant holding, speak with us and with a licensed customs broker before you travel. In most cases, buying in Israel, delivered and VAT-paid, avoids the problem entirely.How orders work

They include VAT at the current rate — there is no VAT surprise at checkout, and no asterisk. The only addition is delivery on smaller orders, shown in your cart before you order. Prices are live, so they move with the silver market until you place your order; from then your price is held for the quote window shown at checkout. This also makes comparison shopping cleaner: when comparing against international dealers, remember their listed prices typically exclude the import VAT, shipping, and handling you'd pay to actually get the silver into Israel.How orders work

The vast majority of our clients store their silver at home—and for good reason. Physical possession means immediate access, no ongoing fees, and complete control over your investment. A quality home safe or secure location provides practical protection for most personal holdings. Your privacy is paramount. All customer information is kept strictly confidential. For larger holdings or added peace of mind, Lavi Silver Group works with two professional storage providers — Brickstone, whose vault facility in Jerusalem is secured around the clock and purpose-built for precious metals, and Brinks. Through our partnerships, we can arrange corporate rates for clients who prefer institutional-grade storage. Interested in learning more about vaulted storage? Reach out and we'll walk you through the options and pricing.

In their original capsules, tubes, or slabs, in a cool, dry, low-humidity environment. A home safe or 3rd party vaulted storage (Brickstone or Brinks) is ideal for high-value holdings. Avoid handling raw coins with bare hands — skin oils cause permanent damage over time. Silica gel packs help maintain low humidity.Visit the learn hub

No. Never clean a coin. Cleaning — even gently — strips the surface and destroys collector value, often by 50% or more. What looks like "tarnish" is typically natural toning, which many collectors actually prefer. If you are unsure, consult us before taking any action.Visit the learn hub

Hold coins by the edge only, preferably with cotton gloves or over a soft cloth. Never touch the faces (obverse/reverse). Do not breathe directly on the coin surface (moisture and breath acids accelerate tarnishing).Visit the learn hub

Below 50% relative humidity is ideal. Higher humidity accelerates oxidation and tarnishing. Silica gel packs help maintain low humidity. Avoid basements, bathrooms, and garages.Visit the learn hub

Almost certainly not. White 'milk spots' are a known quirk of modern minting — residue from the production process that can surface months or years later, even on coins sealed since the mint. They do not affect the silver content, weight, or purity, and for bullion coins the metal value is unchanged. Collectible premiums can be affected, which is one reason some buyers prefer bars for pure metal exposure. Toning — the gold-to-blue rainbow film silver develops over years — is different: it's natural surface chemistry, some collectors actively prize it, and it also leaves the metal value untouched. In neither case should you clean the coin; cleaning does more damage to value than either.Visit the learn hub

Usually not at all. Standard Israeli home-contents policies (ביטוח תכולה) specifically exclude "precious metals in a raw state" from default coverage. Even if you add a rider for valuables, coverage is strictly capped (often at 10% of your total policy limit, and 2% per item) — limits that a serious silver holding quickly exceeds. Furthermore, Israeli insurers require high-value items to be itemized, appraised, and stored in an anchored safe meeting exact specifications (e.g., C1 or C2 standard, bolted to concrete). Before assuming you are covered: call your insurer, state exactly what you hold, and get their coverage limits and safe requirements in writing. Always keep your purchase invoices as proof of value. For holdings beyond what a home policy will sensibly cover, insured vault storage is the cleaner answer. Contact us to learn more about secured, vaulted storage through Brickstone or Brinks Israel.How buying works

Yes. Lavi Silver Group buys back coins we originally sold and, in most cases, coins sourced elsewhere - both subject to market conditions. Contact us with photos and details for a quote. Reliable buyback is a critical part of responsible stacking — it gives you a dependable exit path, not just a one-way transaction.Sell silver to us

When you're ready to sell, you have three options with us, and we'll help you choose the one that fits your situation. Direct buyback. We purchase your silver outright at the current Israeli market rate, less our buyback margin, adjusted for product type and condition. Numismatic and graded coins are priced individually. This is the fastest route: you receive a firm quote, settle in one transaction, and walk away with full documentation. Consignment. If you would prefer to set your own price, we can list your silver on consignment. We handle the buyer, the verification, and the paperwork; you keep control over the price and the timing. Our buyer community. We run an active WhatsApp community of Israeli silver buyers and sellers. If you want to sell directly to another investor, we can introduce your holding to the community and help facilitate the transaction. Whichever route you choose, you are dealing with an authorized business rather than an anonymous counterparty. The secondary market in Israel carries real risk: misrepresented weights and purity, disputed payments, and buyers who disappear once the metal changes hands. Selling through us means competitive pricing, verified settlement, and complete documentation for your records and for tax purposes, with none of the exposure that comes with private deals. For a current buyback quote on specific products, or to discuss which option makes sense for you, contact us directly or visit our Sell Silver page.Sell silver to us

No. You own your coins outright and can sell to any buyer — dealer, collector, or private party. Our buyback is an option, not an obligation. That said, selling to us is usually the fastest and simplest path to liquidity, for coins we originally sold.

Typically: confirmation quote within 24 hours of receiving coin details and photos. Upon acceptance, payment within 1–2 business days of receiving the coins (if shipped) or immediately (if delivered in person).Sell silver to us

Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photographs of the damage and original packaging. We arrange a full replacement or refund including return shipping costs.Contact us

Purchases from dealers in Israel are business transactions with standard invoicing and accounting. We accept payment by bank transfer only, so every purchase is on the record. Large transactions may trigger anti-money-laundering (AML) reporting. We treat customer information confidentially within legal boundaries. Physical silver in your possession offers more privacy than financial account holdings — but operating legally is not the same as operating anonymously.

For orders under ₪5,000, contact details and email verification are enough. For orders of ₪5,000 or more, our AML policy requires a one-time identity verification (KYC, "Know Your Customer"). You enter your details, including occupation and source of funds, and add a photo of your Teudat Zehut or passport. Our team reviews it personally, usually well within one business day, and you then e-sign a short declaration. You can do it at checkout or in advance; once approved, it stays on file for future orders.

Yes — by appointment at our office. You can inspect coins, ask questions, and learn about each piece. Schedule in advanceContact us

Yes. On request we photograph or record video of specific coins — obverse, reverse, and any detail you want to examine. Just ask.Contact us

Coins are among the most meaningful gifts — they combine financial value, artistry, and permanence. Popular for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, baby gifts, engagement, and major birthdays.Contact us

We don't sell pre-assembled gift packages, but silver is one of the most common gift questions we get, and we're glad to help you put something together. The usual approach is a government bullion coin dated to the year of the simcha, or a small set built around a number that means something, such as one coin for each year. It works as a gift because it holds real value instead of depreciating, it can be added to on later occasions, and when the child is grown they can sell it back at the market rate rather than leave it in a drawer. Tell us the budget and who it's for, and we'll suggest a few options.Contact us

We don't offer engraving in-house. Personalized silver does exist as a product category. Several mints and private refiners produce generic rounds and gift bars with blank fields intended for custom engraving, and they can make a good gift. Two things are worth knowing before you buy one. First, the engraving premium isn't recoverable: when it's sold, an engraved round trades close to its melt value, not at what you paid. Second, this applies only to products designed for it. Engraving a government bullion coin such as a Maple Leaf or Britannia takes it outside the standard the market recognizes, and dealers will discount or decline it on buyback. If the goal is a gift that holds its value, the simpler route is an unmarked coin dated to a birth year or milestone. If you want something engraved, tell us and we'll point you toward who does it properly.Contact us

It can. Silver is more volatile than gold because it is both an industrial metal and a store of wealth, so its price reflects industrial demand as well as investment demand. Historically, silver has performed strongly over the long term, but with sharp swings along the way. Patience matters more than timing: investors who hold through downturns have been rewarded, while those who panic-sell lock in losses. Like any investment, silver carries risk, so buy with a long-term horizon and an amount you are comfortable holding through volatility. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.Visit the learn hub

It depends what "wrong" looks like. A flat market means you still hold a physical asset with intrinsic value. A price drop means you still own the same ounces at a lower quote. Even if silver's monetary role faded — a multi-decade process — its industrial demand would remain. Silver has held value for 5,000 years; the realistic risk is being early, not being left with nothing. Size your position and time horizon accordingly. Like any investment, silver carries risk, so buy with a long-term horizon and an amount you are comfortable holding through volatility. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Physical silver is not a scam. It has been used as money for roughly 5,000 years, trades on the world's largest commodity exchanges, and is bought every day by industrial manufacturers, mints, and investors. Where scams do exist is in silver-adjacent products: unallocated certificate schemes with no metal behind them, overpriced collectible coins sold under pressure, and speculative mining stocks. The distinction is simple: silver you hold is a real asset with no counterparty. A paper promise of silver is only as good as whoever issued it.

Most common mistakes: (1) buying only based on a YouTube recommendation without understanding the asset, (2) overextending — putting money they might need short-term into silver, (3) buying rare/expensive collector coins before understanding basic bullion, (4) cleaning or polishing coins (destroys value), (5) buying from auction sites or untrusted sellers and getting counterfeits, (6) panic-selling during normal 20–30% corrections.Visit the learn hub

London Bullion Market Association — the global authority that sets standards for "Good Delivery" silver and gold bars, maintains the reference silver/gold price, and regulates major wholesale trading. LBMA Good Delivery silver bars (1,000 oz, minimum 99.9% purity, from accredited refiners) are the institutional standard held by central banks, large funds, and industrial users.

A silver premium is the amount charged above the metal’s spot value. Premiums rise primarily when demand for a particular coin or bar exceeds the supply that mints, wholesalers and dealers can deliver quickly. The main drivers are: -Sudden investment demand. Financial uncertainty, sharp declines in spot price or widely reported market events can produce a rush into physical silver and rapidly deplete dealer inventory. -Mint and refinery bottlenecks. Coins and small bars require planchets, refining, fabrication and packaging. Even when wholesale silver is available, limited production capacity can restrict finished bullion supply. The U.S. Mint, for example, has repeatedly allocated Silver Eagle production during periods of exceptional demand. -Product-specific demand. American Eagles, Maple Leafs and other popular sovereign coins can command much higher premiums than generic rounds or larger bars, even though they contain similar amounts of silver. -Dealer replacement costs and volatility. When prices move sharply, dealers face greater hedging and inventory-replacement risk, which can temporarily widen spreads. -Import and local-supply constraints. In Israel, international freight, insurance, currency movements, shipment timing and limited local inventory can make premiums differ from those overseas. Industrial demand primarily affects the underlying silver price and wholesale availability; it raises retail premiums only when it contributes to a shortage of refinable metal or finished bullion products. VAT also increases the Israeli customer’s final price, but it is a tax—not part of the bullion premium. Israel’s standard VAT rate is currently 18%. Practical takeaway: when premiums are high, flexible buyers may obtain more silver per shekel by choosing larger bars or lower-premium bullion products. Waiting may allow premiums to normalize, but the spot price can move in either direction in the meantime.

In late January 2021, retail investors organised on Reddit attempted to force a short squeeze in silver, mirroring the GameStop campaign. Silver spot rose about 11% to touch $30 an ounce on 1 February, an eight-year high, and the iShares Silver Trust took in roughly $1 billion in a single session. Within the same week, spot had fallen back to the mid-$26 range. The more instructive part happened away from the price screen. Dealers across the US and Europe sold out of one-ounce coins within days. Premiums on Silver Eagles and Maple Leafs jumped to 30% and higher over spot, and mints could not produce blanks fast enough to refill the channel. Spot barely moved because the wholesale market, where large bars trade between banks and industrial users, dwarfs the retail coin market. The two are connected, but they are not the same market. Why this matters for Israeli buyers. Israel imports essentially all of its investment silver. When global retail supply tightens, Israeli availability tightens with it, and it does so on a delay, because product has to be sourced, shipped, cleared and VAT-paid before it reaches a local buyer. In an episode like 2021, an Israeli investor faces the worst of both: elevated international premiums and thinner local stock. Buyers who already held metal were the benficiaries. Buyers trying to enter during the panic paid the most and waited the longest. The practical lesson is that the price of silver and the cost of owning silver are two different numbers. Anyone can watch spot. What determines your actual result is the premium you pay, whether product is genuinely available, and whether you bought steadily rather than during a headline. This is why we publish our premiums openly and tell customers plainly when the market is a poor moment to enter. If you want to understand where premiums sit today before you buy, contact us and we'll walk you through the current numbers.

Allegations of silver price manipulation span decades. Confirmed instances exist: JPMorgan traders were convicted in 2022 of "spoofing" silver and gold futures, and the bank paid a $920 million settlement. Beyond confirmed cases, some analysts argue the sheer size of paper silver trading (multiples of physical supply) systematically suppresses prices; others disagree. What is clear: silver is highly financialized, not a clean free market, and awareness of this reality is part of informed silver investing.

Solar: modern photovoltaic panels use approximately 15–20 grams of silver each (down from older generations, but total silver use rising due to massive panel production growth). Global solar silver demand has roughly doubled in the past five years. EVs: a typical electric vehicle uses 25–50 grams of silver vs ~15–20 grams in a conventional internal combustion car. As solar installations and EV production scale, silver industrial demand is projected to continue rising.Visit the learn hub

The Perth Mint (Western Australia, founded 1899) is one of the world's most prestigious precious metals mints, operating the world's largest pouring facility and producing the Australian Silver Kookaburra, Kangaroo, Lunar series, and Koala coins. Perth Mint products are LBMA Good Delivery accredited, government-guaranteed, and known for design innovation (annual Lunar series, animal series) that creates collector appeal alongside bullion value.Browse silver coins

The Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa, founded 1908) produces the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, a pioneering .9999 pure silver coin that established a higher purity standard than most competitors. RCM innovations include radial-line anti-counterfeit patterns, micro-engraved security features, and hybrid bimetal pieces. Known for technical quality and low-premium mainstream bullion.Browse silver coins

Phone, WhatsApp, email, or contact form on our website. Office hours are Sunday–Thursday. In-person meetings are by appointment. Full contact details on the Contact page.Contact us

Hebrew and English, fluently.

No. We keep our operation lean so we can offer some of the lowest silver prices in Israel and pass the savings on to you. We do have a physical back-office address, and appointments can be arranged in advance through our Contact page.Contact us