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Guaranteed buyback option with a fixed bid price guarantee, regardless of volume and market price.
Trusted for 18 years
Established in 2008 and now the largest coin dealer in the Netherlands with a customer rating of 4.8/5 on Trustpilot.
Recognized and respected
Gold sourced from recognized LBMA Good Delivery refineries, minted in at least 99.9% pure gold.
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We guarantee the authenticity of our products and provide a certificate of authenticity with every purchase.
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Safe Online Gold Purchasing
Since our establishment in 2008, we had a clear goal in mind: to make the purchase of physical gold and silver accessible, safe, and transparent.
We have since grown to become the largest and most reliable bullion dealer in the Netherlands. Over 4,500 customers have rated us 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Choice guide
Smart investing in gold
When choosing the right products, we advise considering both the price per gram and the spread. The price per gram indicates which product is most cost-effective to purchase, while the spread shows the difference between the buying and selling prices. Typically, pre-owned coins are an interesting option, and for larger purchase amounts, gold bars of 50 or 100 grams are common.
The table below shows the current purchase price, buyback price, price per gram and spread for our most popular products. The prices are updated in real-time based on the current gold price.
Why to buy gold from The Silver Mountain?
When you invest in physical precious metals, trust is absolutely crucial. You want the certainty that you are buying real gold, that the price is fully transparent, and that the logistical handling is flawless.
We hold an AFM license, work exclusively with LBMA-accredited refineries, and are rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot by more than 4,200 customers. From our representative offices in Baarn and The Hague, we serve private investors, entrepreneurs, and wealth managers on a daily basis.
You always benefit from up-to-date prices linked to the current gold price of today, which is updated live on our website every 3 minutes.
Why people invest in physical gold
Adding physical gold to your investment portfolio is an important component of a well-considered wealth strategy for many people in the Netherlands. In practice, we see 3 major reasons why investors choose this precious metal:
- Diversification of wealth: Historically, gold moves completely independently of stocks and bonds on the stock exchange. This significantly lowers the overall risk profile of your portfolio.
- Protection against inflation: Whereas paper fiat currency rapidly loses its purchasing power due to inflation, gold retains its real value over the long term.
- A safe haven: Physical gold carries no counterparty risk and has functioned as the ultimate anchor of trust during geopolitical and economic uncertainty for centuries.
Our unique guarantees for you:
- AFM license: we hold a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and comply with the Wwft (Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act).
- LBMA Good Delivery: all our gold comes from producers listed on the Good Delivery List of the London Bullion Market Association, with a guaranteed purity of at least 99.9%.
- Fixed buyback guarantee: we always buy back the gold you purchase from us at a transparent, predetermined bid price, regardless of volume or market conditions.
- Insured logistics: shipping takes place via our own delivery service or via PostNL, with insured delivery and a mandatory ID check upon receipt.
- In-house vault storage: through our sister company Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland (EBN), you can have your gold stored allocated, in the Netherlands or in a bonded warehouse in Switzerland.
- Proven market authority: founded in 2008, over 18 years of experience, 4,500+ Trustpilot customer reviews with an average of 4.8 out of 5.
Highest quality gold bars or golden coins
At The Silver Mountain, you can buy both gold bars and gold investment coins. Both forms qualify as investment gold and are therefore exempt from VAT in the Netherlands and the EU. The choice depends on your objective, budget, and desired tradability.
Curious which investment best suits your situation? Below, we briefly explain the unique characteristics of gold bars and gold coins. You can then easily click through to the specific pages to view the current range.
Gold bars offer the lowest price per gram
Gold bars are generally more cost-effective to purchase than coins because the production costs per gram are lower. They are available from 1 gram to 1 kilogram, with the 1 troy ounce, 50 gram, and 100 gram bars being the most popular denominations.
For flexibility during later resale, there are also combination bars (SmartPack and SmartBox) that you can split into smaller units.
→ View our full range of gold bars
Gold coins are tradable worldwide
Gold investment coins such as the Maple Leaf, Krugerrand, Philharmoniker, American Eagle, and Britannia are internationally recognizable and therefore very easy to trade.
The standard denomination is 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams, 99.9% or 99.99% pure). For smaller amounts, fractional variants of 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10 troy ounce are available.
How much does it cost to buy gold online? Prices and spread explained
When you want to buy gold online, the total price always consists of three components. The basis is the current international spot price for precious metals. On top of this price, you pay a premium for production costs and logistics. Finally, the dealer applies a small margin.
The difference between the price at which we sell the gold to you and the price at which we buy it back from you later is what we call the spread.
The choice between low costs and flexibility determines which product suits you best. Large gold bars offer the lowest premium and spread, while smaller coins and bars provide greater tradability at a higher premium. The table below presents a clear overview of these differences.
| Product category | Premium per gram | Flexibility | Average spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold bars from 100 grams | Very cost-effective | Low | 1 to 2% |
| 1 troy ounce investment coins | Average | High | 3 to 4% |
| Small gold bars up to 20 grams | Higher | Very high | 4 to 5% |
| Fractional gold coins | Highest | Maximum | More than 5% |
How is the price of physical gold determined?
The spot price of gold is continuously traded worldwide on markets such as the London Bullion Market and the COMEX in New York. Twice a day, the LBMA Gold Price is fixed, serving as an international reference price.
Our prices track this spot price in real-time, plus a transparent premium per product.
What determines the premium and spread?
The premium varies per product and is composed of production costs, distribution costs, and a margin. Large denominations, such as 1 kilo or 500 grams, have the lowest premium per gram. Pre-owned coins, which are items in good condition that we have bought back, often offer an attractive balance between premium and tradability.
The spread, the difference between our selling price and buyback price, typically ranges between 2 and 4 percent for common products.
Buying gold safely: what should you pay attention to?
Buying gold safely: what should you look out for?
Buying gold safely requires attention to three things: the selling party, the origin of the gold, and the way you receive or store it. Below, we list the most important checkpoints.
Choose a reliable seller
A reliable gold dealer holds an AFM license, complies with the Wwft, and is transparent about prices, spreads, and the origin of the gold. Reviews on independent platforms, a physical office address, and accessible customer service are additional indicators.
The Silver Mountain has an AFM license, over 4,500 independent reviews, and offices in Baarn and The Hague where you can visit by appointment.
Buying gold with a certificate
New gold bars from producers such as C. Hafner, Heraeus, and PAMP Suisse are delivered in a sealed blister packaging that also serves as a certificate of authenticity, featuring a unique serial number per bar.
Gold investment coins are minted without a unique serial number; for coins, the standardized minting (weight, diameter, fineness) itself serves as proof of authenticity. For each product, the product page states whether a certificate is included.
Safe and insured delivery
Shipping of physical gold must always be insured and include an identity check. For shipments within the Netherlands, The Silver Mountain works with a personal delivery service that delivers exclusively to the specified delivery address, following an ID check.
International and smaller shipments are sent insured via PostNL or UPS. For those who prefer not to store their gold at home, we offer allocated storage through our sister company EBN.
Always check the specifications
Real investment gold has fixed, standardized specifications: a determined fineness (at least 99.9% pure), an exact weight, and exact dimensions that are listed per product on our product pages. Variations are not permitted.
Premiums of a few percent above the spot price are normal; extremely high or suspiciously low prices are a red flag.
Picking up or having your gold delivered
When you buy gold at The Silver Mountain, you have several options for taking possession of your gold. You can choose to pick up your gold, have it delivered, or have it stored.
Picking up in Baarn or The Hague
If you wish to pick up your purchased gold, you can do so at one of our office locations in Baarn or The Hague. To do this, choose the ‘Collection by appointment’ option under shipping methods during checkout in the webshop.
Picking up your gold is only possible by appointment, and you must bring a valid proof of identity for the visitor register.
Home delivery
We offer multiple delivery options. You can have your gold sent via PostNL, but we also have our own delivery service specializing in high-value shipments. You can choose between daytime or evening delivery.
All our delivery options are fully insured, and by means of an identity check, we ensure that your gold is only delivered directly to you.
Buying gold online and allocated storage
While it is possible to store gold at home, you can also choose to store your gold in an external vault. You can opt to store your gold with our sister company, Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland (EBN).
In Switzerland, storage is available at Loomis International, the global market leader in physical precious metal storage. EBN also operates a bonded warehouse at Loomis, which makes it possible to store precious metals without paying VAT.
Buying gold and taxes in the Netherlands
Physical investment gold enjoys a highly favorable tax treatment in the Netherlands. This makes building up precious metal wealth extra attractive.
No VAT on investment gold
Investment gold is exempt from VAT throughout the entire European Union. A product qualifies as investment gold when it meets two conditions:
- It is at least 99.5% pure (gold bars).
- Or at least 90% pure and minted after 1800 as legal tender (gold coins).
All gold bars and investment coins in our range meet this definition and are therefore delivered VAT-free. Silver, platinum, and palladium do not fall under this exemption.
Gold and Box 3
For Dutch income tax purposes, physical gold is included in Box 3 (savings and investments) and must be declared under “other assets”. The value on January 1 of the tax year serves as the reference date. There is no separate tax rate for precious metals; it is subject to the same Box 3 wealth tax as other Box 3 assets.
How much gold are you allowed to have at home?
In the Netherlands, there is no legal maximum attached to the amount of gold you can own privately or store in your own home. However, legislation surrounding the Wwft has changed drastically. Nowadays, cash payments exceeding €3,000 are legally prohibited.
In addition, as a licensed dealer, we are required to carefully record your identity for purchases starting from specific threshold amounts.
The most common mistakes when buying gold: explained by our expert Rolf
Buying gold seems simple, but there are pitfalls that novice investors regularly overlook. What risks do you run, and what should you look out for?
Rolf van Zanten, founder and owner of The Silver Mountain and active in precious metals since the age of eighteen, discusses the most common mistakes when purchasing gold and silver in the video below, and how to avoid them.
Buy gold in Amsterdam, The Hague and Baarn
The Silver Mountain delivers physical gold throughout the Netherlands and has two offices you can visit by appointment: in Baarn and in a historic bank building in The Hague.
Whether you are buying gold in Amsterdam, Utrecht, or elsewhere in the Randstad, your order will be delivered fully insured or will be ready for you at one of our locations.
Buying gold in the Amsterdam region
Do you live in Amsterdam or the surrounding area? Then you can easily buy gold online at The Silver Mountain, which we will deliver to your home insured and discreetly via our in-house delivery service.
Would you prefer to pick up your gold in person? Our office in The Hague is easily accessible from Amsterdam for an appointment and secure collection.
Buying gold in The Hague
In The Hague, we welcome you by appointment in a monumental bank building for personal advice and a secure pickup of your order. Choose “Collection by appointment” during checkout and bring a valid proof of identity.
Buying gold in Baarn
Our head office in Baarn can also be visited by appointment for the collection of your gold order. Here too, you can pay securely by debit card or bank transfer and take your gold, silver, or platinum with you immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Gold
1. Is buying gold at The Silver Mountain reliable?
Buying gold at The Silver Mountain is absolutely reliable. We have been active since 2008 and hold an official license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). More than 4,200 customers rate us 4.8 out of 5 because of our transparent approach, LBMA-certified products, and unique buyback guarantee.
2. What is the difference between gold coins and gold bars?
Due to lower production costs, gold bars are generally more cost-effective per gram and highly suitable for larger investments. On the other hand, gold investment coins are extremely easy to trade worldwide and offer more flexibility upon resale. Both product forms are completely exempt from VAT throughout Europe.
3. How is the price of physical gold determined?
The price is directly based on the current international spot price on the global market. On top of this market price, you pay a premium for melting, logistics, and the dealer margin. Our selling prices are updated automatically every three minutes, ensuring you always benefit from the current gold price.
4. Do I have to pay VAT on buying gold?
No, you do not have to pay VAT anywhere in Europe on physical gold that officially qualifies as investment gold. For this qualification, gold bars must have a purity of at least 995 thousandths and coins at least 900 thousandths. All the gold in our range meets these strict tax requirements.
5. Can I store my gold securely instead of keeping it at home?
Through our sister company, Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland, you can have your precious metals stored completely safely, insured, and allocated. The gold is physically stored under your own name in heavily secured vaults in the Netherlands or in a bonded warehouse in Switzerland, and it remains your full legal property at all times.
6. Is physical gold a safe investment for the long term?
Physical gold carries no counterparty risk and has historically retained its purchasing power excellently over very long periods. It functions worldwide as a reliable safe haven and a diversification tool against inflation and economic turmoil. Gold is pre-eminently intended as a long-term asset to effectively protect your purchasing power.
7. Is buying gold online at The Silver Mountain safe?
Buying gold online can be safe, provided you choose a reliable and established dealer. At The Silver Mountain, you purchase physical gold through a transparent and controlled process. Prices are directly linked to the current gold market rate, ensuring full clarity on the composition of your purchase price. All orders are shipped fully insured and delivered discreetly. Depending on your selected delivery method, your gold is handed over via a specialized courier, ensuring that your order is delivered securely and exclusively to you.
Since 2008, we have been supporting both private and institutional investors in purchasing physical gold, with a strong focus on security, reliability, and clear communication.
8. How quickly can physical gold be delivered after an order?
Products that are directly in stock are typically shipped fully insured within one to three business days. Through our own personal delivery service, you can easily choose daytime or evening delivery. The exact delivery time for specific products is always transparently stated on the product page.
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