1g Heimerle + Meule Silver Bar – 999.9 Fine Silver
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Buy physical silver in an affordable, compact format with this 1g Heimerle + Meule Silver Bar, produced in Germany from 999.9 fine silver.
Containing 1 gram of pure silver, this small silver bullion bar is an accessible way to begin owning physical precious metals or to add smaller denominations to an existing silver holding. If you are new to buying silver, our beginner's guide to investing in silver in the UK is a useful starting point.
The bar is manufactured by Heimerle + Meule, a historic German precious-metals refiner whose origins date back to 1845, as displayed prominently on the bar itself.
Its compact 1 gram size also makes it an attractive choice for collectors, gifts and buyers looking for fractional silver bullion.
This 1 gram silver bar contains 1g of 999.9 fine silver, representing a purity of 99.99%.
Although considerably smaller than traditional 1oz, 100g, 500g and 1kg silver bars, a 1g silver bar provides an accessible way to own physical silver in a highly divisible format.
For new precious-metal buyers, smaller bars can provide an introduction to physical silver without committing to a larger bullion purchase.
For established silver buyers, they can provide additional flexibility alongside larger bars and coins. If you are deciding between silver bars and silver coins, see our guide to silver coins vs silver bars for UK investors.
This silver bar is manufactured by Heimerle + Meule, a German precious-metals company with a history dating back to 1845.
The front of the bar displays the manufacturer's name alongside its historic 1845 marking, providing a distinctive connection to the company's long history within the precious-metals industry.
The bar is also clearly marked:
1g
Fine Silver
999.9
Made in Germany
Heimerle + Meule
These markings allow the bar's manufacturer, weight and stated silver purity to be quickly identified.
The 999.9 marking refers to the purity of the silver.
A fineness of 999.9 means the metal is 99.99% pure silver.
This is commonly referred to as fine silver and represents a very high level of silver purity used for investment and bullion products.
With a total weight of 1 gram and a stated purity of 999.9, virtually the entire weight of this bar is pure silver.
A 1 gram silver bar provides a different way of owning physical silver compared with larger bullion bars.
The smaller denomination can make it particularly appealing for buyers who want:
An Affordable Entry into Physical Silver
A 1g bar requires a much smaller initial purchase than larger silver bars. You can read more about silver as an asset class in our guide to gold vs silver investment in the UK.
Fractional Silver
Smaller units allow a physical silver holding to be divided into individual 1 gram pieces.
A Collectable Precious-Metal Product
Small minted bars can appeal to collectors alongside their underlying precious-metal content. Our guide to new vs pre-owned bullion is worth reading if you are weighing up different types of product.
A Silver Gift
The compact format can make a 1g fine silver bar an unusual gift for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations or other special occasions.
A Starting Point for New Silver Buyers
For someone purchasing physical precious metals for the first time, a 1 gram bar provides an accessible introduction to silver bullion. Silver has also attracted renewed investor interest recently — see our commentary on why silver is outperforming as precious metals rebound.
This Heimerle + Meule bar has a total stated weight of 1 gram and a purity of 999.9 fine silver.
That means it contains approximately 1 gram of pure silver.
For comparison, one troy ounce of silver weighs approximately 31.103 grams, meaning around 31 individual 1g silver bars would contain approximately the same silver weight as a standard one-ounce bullion product.
However, smaller silver bars will typically carry a higher premium per gram than larger bullion bars due to manufacturing, handling and distribution costs.
Choosing between a 1g silver bar and a larger silver bar depends on why you are buying physical silver.
Larger silver bars will generally provide a lower premium per gram because manufacturing costs are spread across a greater quantity of silver.
Small 1 gram bars, on the other hand, provide greater divisibility and a much lower individual purchase price.
For buyers primarily focused on obtaining the maximum amount of silver for their money, larger bars may therefore provide better value per gram. Browse our full range of silver bars to compare sizes and options.
For collectors, gifts or buyers specifically wanting fractional silver, a 1g bar can be a more convenient option.
Yes. This Heimerle + Meule bar is marked 999.9 Fine Silver.
This represents a stated purity of 99.99% silver.
The bar also carries the Heimerle + Meule branding, its 1g weight, the manufacturer's historic 1845 mark and Made in Germany identification.
When purchasing any bullion product, it is always worth being informed — our guide to common bullion scams and how to avoid them covers what to look out for.
Unlike qualifying investment gold, physical silver bullion is generally subject to VAT in the UK.
The exact VAT treatment of an individual product can depend on the nature of the item and how it is sold, including whether an applicable VAT scheme is being used.
Any applicable VAT treatment should be reflected in the price shown at checkout.
The 1g Heimerle + Meule Silver Bar can appeal to a wide range of precious-metal buyers.
It may be particularly suitable for:
Its combination of 999.9 fine silver, German manufacture and compact 1 gram format makes it a distinctive addition to a physical silver collection.
Yes. Silver bullion is available in very small denominations, including 1 gram silver bars. They provide an accessible way to own a small amount of physical fine silver.
This bar weighs 1 gram and is marked 999.9 Fine Silver, meaning it consists of approximately 99.99% pure silver.
This bar is produced by Heimerle + Meule and is marked Made in Germany.
999.9 silver represents a fineness of 99.99% silver. It is a very high-purity form of silver commonly referred to as fine silver.
No. 999.9 fine silver is considerably purer than sterling silver. Sterling silver typically has a fineness of 925, meaning it contains 92.5% silver, whereas 999.9 fine silver contains 99.99% silver.
One troy ounce is approximately 31.103 grams.
A 1g silver bar can provide an accessible introduction to owning physical silver because of its small size and relatively low individual purchase cost. However, small bars typically have higher premiums per gram than larger silver bullion products. See our beginner's guide to investing in silver for more context.
Yes. Their compact size, precious-metal content and relatively accessible price can make 1g silver bars popular as small gifts or keepsakes.
Generally, no. Physical silver bullion is normally subject to UK VAT, unlike qualifying investment gold. The exact VAT treatment can depend on how a particular product is sold.
The underlying silver value of the bar is influenced by the market price of silver. However, the retail price can also include manufacturing premiums, dealer margins and applicable taxes, so its resale value will not necessarily move by exactly the same amount as the silver spot price.
At 888 Bullion, we buy and sell silver bars, silver coins, gold bars, gold coins and other precious metals from our Hatton Garden office in London. If you are looking to sell silver, visit our sell gold & silver London page.
Our family has been involved in the jewellery and precious-metals trade since 1982, giving us more than 40 years of industry experience.
Whether you are purchasing your first piece of physical silver, adding smaller denominations to an existing precious-metal holding or looking for a distinctive silver gift, the 1g Heimerle + Meule Silver Bar offers a compact way to own 999.9 fine silver. Once purchased, see our guide on where to store gold and silver in the UK to keep your bullion safe.
Browse our full range of silver bars and silver coins available from 888 Bullion.
