Compare 500g Bullion Prices
Compare live prices on 500g bullion bars from trusted UK dealers. Half a kilogram is a substantial bar size that brings premiums close to 1kg territory while halving the single-position capital outlay — a useful weight for investors building meaningful holdings without going straight to 1kg units.
Half a kilo: scale without commitment
500g bars typically carry premiums per gram only slightly above 1kg bars, but the absolute purchase value is half. For investors who want kg-tier efficiency but prefer to spread holdings across more individual bars — for storage flexibility, partial liquidation, or to pace purchases over time — 500g is often the right answer.
What's available
UK availability at 500g is dominated by Metalor cast bars in gold and silver. The cast format keeps premiums tight relative to minted alternatives at the same weight.
UK tax position
Investment gold 500g bars at 995 fineness are VAT-exempt. Silver 500g bars carry 20% VAT — a meaningful absolute amount given the bar value, which is one of the structural reasons UK silver investors often choose silver coins despite higher per-gram premiums. No bar qualifies for CGT exemption.