Silver

One of the most common questions we get from trade customers is “what will it actually cost me to turn my silver scrap into bars?” It’s a fair question, and the answer is more straightforward than you might expect. At SMP Bullion, we offer a complete silver refining and bar manufacturing service at our Birmingham…

Most people don’t think twice about the silver sitting in their drawers, workshops, or storage units. Old jewellery, broken chains, offcuts, filings, industrial silver, dental scrap. It all tends to get lumped together as “stuff I should probably do something with one day.” Well, today might be that day. Because that silver scrap can be…

If you have old British silver coins dated 1919 or earlier, you’re holding genuine sterling silver—and at today’s prices, even worn coins have significant value. SMP Bullion and Diamonds in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter buys pre-1920 silver coins at competitive rates, paying for their true silver content rather than offering generic “face value multiples.” Why Pre-1920…

Whether you’ve inherited a collection of old British silver coins, accumulated bullion Britannias as an investment, or simply found some pre-decimal coins in a drawer, selling silver coins in the UK can put significant money in your pocket—if you know what you’re doing. This guide covers everything from identifying what you have to finding the…

If you’ve got old sterling silver jewellery, broken chains, or tarnished silverware tucked away in a drawer, you might be sitting on more money than you realise. With silver prices holding strong through 2025, now is a sensible time to understand what your 925 silver is actually worth. In this guide, we’ll explain exactly how…