How silver is priced in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands silver is quoted in euros per kilo for bars and per ounce for coins, and many people hold old silver guilders and rijksdaalders. The figures here are spot silver converted at today's EUR/USD rate — the metal value before 21% VAT and dealer premiums.
VAT and box 3
Silver is not covered by the VAT exemption for investment gold: new silver bars and coins carry 21% VAT. Old Dutch coins and other second-hand silver are often sold under the margin scheme, where VAT is due only on the dealer's margin. There is no capital gains tax; silver held as an investment counts as an "other asset" in box 3, with a deemed return of 6.00% in 2026, taxed at 36% on wealth above €59,357 per person.
Old Dutch silver coins
Silver guilders (1922–1967, 10 g) and rijksdaalders of 2½ guilders (25 g) were struck in 720 silver, containing 7.2 g and 18 g of pure silver. The 50-guilder commemorative coins are 25 g of 925 silver. The zilveren dukaat, a trade coin still struck by the Royal Dutch Mint, weighs 28.25 g of 873 silver. Melt values are in the coin table above.
Hallmarking
Silver articles sold in the Netherlands must be hallmarked by WaarborgHolland or Edelmetaal Waarborg Nederland. The legal standards are 925 (first standard), 835 (second) and 800 (third). Bullion bars are 999 fine.
Tax and duty information last reviewed October 2026. Rules change — confirm with your dealer or tax authority before a large purchase.