Sell a silver Swan
An ounce of 999.9 silver showing the black swan of Western Australia. The Perth Mint launched the series in 2017, with a new design every year.
- Purity
- 999.9‰
- Country
- Australia
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver Swan?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 31.104 g | — | €53.25 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure silver it contains.
This coin is 999.9‰ pure, so the fine weight and the total weight are almost the same.
The black swan is the emblem of Western Australia, the state where the Perth Mint stands. The first year shows a single swan; the years straight after show more.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s silver rate or all silver prices.
The swan year by year
On the 2017 coin a single black swan glides across the water; in the years straight after there are more. That changing design makes the year recognisable at a glance, but the weight stays the same: one troy ounce of fine silver.
How we value a Swan
We weigh the coin, measure diameter and thickness and determine the fineness with a non-destructive test. If everything checks out, we settle on 31.1035 grams at the silver rate of the moment.
If the coin is still in its capsule, leave it there. It protects the surface and we can measure through it just as well.
How to sell your silver Swan
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
- Silver rate todayThe current silver rate per gram and per kilo, updated every minute.View
- All silver pricesWhat we pay per carat or alloy.View
- All coins and barsThe complete list of purchase prices per piece.View
- Spot price, premium and spreadWhy you never get back the premium you paid on purchase.View
Questions about selling silver Swan
How much silver is in a Swan?
One troy ounce, 31.1035 grams of fine silver at 999.9. That applies to every year since 2017.
Is the first year worth more?
The 2017 coin sold out quickly and is sought after by some collectors. We value the silver and tell you if the year brings in more.
My coin has white spots, is that a problem?
No. Those are milk spots, a familiar occurrence with pure silver. They change nothing about the silver weight and so nothing about our offer.
How am I paid?
In cash at the counter or by bank transfer, in your account within 24 hours. You hear the offer first and only then decide.
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A question about silver Swan?
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your silver Swan valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.