Bars & Rounds Market Value
Analysis of 99,497 eBay listings for precious metal bars and rounds.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 87% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in 1 oz units and Round shapes, both showing negative deltas of -9% and -6% respectively. Conversely, 5 oz units are significantly overpriced with a 313% delta.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by precious metal content per unit
Why? Prices scale with weight, ranging from 59.75 for 1/2 oz to 351.26 for 5 oz.
Price by shape
Why? Bars command a higher premium at 145.98 compared to Rounds at 79.62.
Price by brand/mint
Why? Brand prestige drives pricing, with Johnson Matthey at 135 and SilverTowne at 78.69.
Price by fineness
Why? Higher purity correlates with higher cost, from 47.95 for 0.50000 to 145 for 0.99999.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a standard 1 oz piece?
The median price for 1 oz units is 77.37.
How does the price differ between new and used items?
New items have a median of 88.18, while used items have a median of 164.95.
Which brand has the highest median price in this set?
Johnson Matthey has the highest median price at 135.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 199 live eBay listings (price range $37–$614, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.