Silver · Buy & sell · Geneva

Silver, coins and bars,
in Geneva.

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Helvetica Exchange buys and sells physical silver in Geneva, Rue Pierre-Fatio 19 in Rive: one-ounce investment coins (Maple Leaf, Philharmoniker, Britannia, silver Krugerrand) and bars from 100 g to 1 kg, priced at the day's rate. On sales, 8.1% VAT applies to silver — unlike investment gold — and it is stated in the price, never added afterwards. On buy-back, the day's price, in cash, at the counter. Anything not in stock is ordered within 24 to 72 hours.

Counter hours — Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva
Monday – Friday08:30 – 18:30
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed
Silver · CHF / gram
Silver · CHF / kilo
Gold · CHF / gram

Interbank silver price read at 18:54: 1.724 CHF/g · 1'724 CHF/kg · gold 115.46 CHF/g.

Our formats.

The format follows the use: coins to split, bars for weight.

1 oz

Investment coins

Maple Leaf, Philharmoniker, Britannia, silver Krugerrand: 31.1 g of fine silver, recognised everywhere, easy to resell.

100 g – 1 kg

Bars

Fine silver 999, certified refiners, numbered from 500 g. The price per gram falls with weight.

Cash

Buy-back

Valued in front of you, day's price, immediate payment at the counter — coins and bars, even from other houses.

VAT on silver, no surprise.

A clear Swiss rule, shown before you sign anything.

In Switzerland, investment gold (bars and recognised coins) is VAT-exempt; silver is not: sales of physical silver carry VAT at the standard 8.1% rate. Our selling prices include it. On buy-back, no VAT is charged to you. That is why silver suits long positions and staggered purchases best.

Frequently asked questions.

Do you sell physical silver in Geneva?
Yes: one-ounce coins and bars from 100 g to 1 kg, at the day's price, at the counter of Rue Pierre-Fatio 19 (Rive). References not in stock are ordered within 24 to 72 hours.
Do you buy back silver coins and bars?
Yes, including those from other houses: valued in front of you, day's price, cash payment.
Why is there VAT on silver and not on gold?
Swiss law exempts investment gold but not silver: 8.1% applies to sales. Our posted prices include it; buy-back carries none.
What is the silver price today?
The interbank silver price, in francs per gram and per kilo, is shown live on this page; our selling and buy-back prices derive from it.
Do I need an ID?
Above the legal thresholds, yes (AMLA); we tell you before the operation.

See also.

Helvetica Exchange — the retail brand of Helvetica Financial SA (CHE-187.888.593), bureau de change and precious-metals counter in the heart of Geneva, Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district). Over-the-counter exchange of more than 70 currencies at rates posted continuously, purchase and sale of physical gold and silver (certified bars and coins). 3-hour rate reservation during opening hours. Member of a Swiss self-regulatory organisation (OAR) — AMLA/LBA compliant. Tel. +41 22 300 31 32 · Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30, Sat 09:00–17:00.

A house founded in 2025, built on its founder's experience in currency exchange and precious metals since 2005: discretion, service and expertise at the counter.

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