RE: Silver help17 Feb 2026 10:04
Hi We could argue the VAT on second hand silver Britts until the cows come home. The VAT is in the premium from previous purchases. There is a scheme to reduce the VAT paid but it is very often not reflected in the premiums charged.
I prefer topay the 0.5pc storage and insurance charge and buy my silver Britts free of VAT.
Vaults outside the banking system and outside UK jurisdiction (Swiss) are safer than storing a bulky stash at home. Gold Britts are a different story. Gold has and could again be confiscated, silver never.
ATB Speedy