100 gram Silver Cast-Poured Bar - Scottsdale Mint
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What ships: one 100 gram Scottsdale Mint cast-poured silver bar, .999 fine. Cast bars are hand-poured, so pour marks, swirls, rounded edges, and an uneven reverse are normal for the format rather than damage — and every bar looks slightly different from the one pictured.
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Bar Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 100 grams (approximately 3.2151 troy oz) |
| Purity | .999 fine |
| Mint | Scottsdale Mint, Arizona |
| Format | Cast-poured (hand-poured) |
| Design | Scottsdale lion crest |
| Finish | Natural pour texture — varies per bar |
| Face value | None (not legal tender) |
| IRA eligible | No — private mint, not an accredited refiner |
Cast-poured bars are made the old way: molten silver goes into a mould and cools, rather than a blank being pressed in a die. That gives a chunkier bar with rounded edges and a surface that varies piece to piece — the swirls and ripples on the reverse are the silver's own cooling pattern. Scottsdale Mint is an Arizona private mint whose lion crest is well known in the U.S. retail market, which helps on resale relative to an unmarked generic bar.
Buy a cast bar because you like the format, not to save money. Premiums usually run comparable to or slightly above a minted bar of the same weight, so this is a preference choice. If cost per ounce is what you are optimizing for, generic rounds or a larger 100 oz bar will beat it. If you want government-backed silver that qualifies for an IRA, Silver Eagles are the better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
A cast-poured bar is made by pouring molten silver into a mould and letting it cool, rather than pressing a blank in a die. The result is a chunkier bar with rounded edges, an uneven surface, and visible pour texture. Minted bars look uniform and machine-made; cast bars look handmade, because they largely are.
100 grams of .999 fine silver, which is approximately 3.2151 troy ounces. Silver is priced per troy ounce, so this bar holds a little more than three ounces of silver.
That is the nature of the format. The reverse of a cast bar shows the surface where the silver cooled in the mould, so swirls, ripples, pits, and a frosted texture are all normal. It is not damage and does not affect the silver content. Many buyers prefer cast bars precisely because each one looks slightly different.
Scottsdale Mint is a private mint based in Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its cast-poured bar line and the lion crest that appears on this bar. It is a well-recognized name in the U.S. retail bullion market, which helps on resale compared with an unmarked generic bar.
Generally no. Silver for a self-directed IRA must be at least .999 fine and produced by a national government mint or an accredited refiner. This bar meets the fineness requirement, but Scottsdale Mint is a private mint rather than an LBMA-accredited refiner, and most custodians will not accept it. If you are buying for an IRA, buy American Silver Eagles or a bar from an accredited refiner and confirm with your custodian first.
Character, mostly. Cast bars have a hand-made look that minted bars do not, and the chunky feel appeals to buyers who like holding their silver. Premiums are usually comparable to or slightly above a minted bar of the same weight, so this is a preference choice rather than a cost-saving one. If you want the lowest cost per ounce, buy generic rounds or larger bars.
No, and that is expected. Cast-poured bars vary piece to piece by design — the pour marks, surface texture, and exact shape differ on every bar. The lion crest and the .999 FINE SILVER 100 GRAMS stamping will be there; the rest is unique to your bar.
Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. A silver bar purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.
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