SilverBird

SilverBird, silver and gold dealer in Dunedin

SilverBird is a New Zealand company dedicated to buying and selling silver and gold bullion. It operates from Dunedin and serves customers across the country, from collectors interested in limited mintage pieces to investors looking to accumulate physical metal. The firm presents itself as a business founded by collectors and precious metal stackers.

Its catalogue covers silver and gold coins, rounds, and bars. The company states that it verifies and tests every piece it sells, and offers competitive buyback prices to those wishing to sell part of their collection or reserves.

Bullion buying and selling in New Zealand

SilverBird's activity is not limited to selling: it also buys metal from customers and non-customers alike. According to published information, the company buys back gold and silver at a minimum of 95% of the spot price. This service is aimed at those who want to liquidate part of their stack or part with a collection.

The company trades silver and gold coins, bars, and rounds throughout New Zealand. Highlights of the catalogue include issues from the Perth Mint Lunar III series, the Germania Mint Allegories series, the Perth Mint Kookaburra series, and the Dragon & Horse 2026 coin, which closes ten years of the Perth Mint's Chinese Myths and Legends series. The catalogue includes more than 80 limited mintage products, according to the company itself.

Shipping and pickup in Dunedin

SilverBird dispatches orders within one to two business days after payment. Shipments are tracked, signed for on delivery, and fully insured until the package reaches the recipient. The company describes the packaging as a discreet parcel.

For those who prefer to avoid shipping costs, there is a free pickup option in Dunedin. The company does not detail the exact pickup address in the material analysed.

Company profile and team

SilverBird was formally incorporated in 2023, although its origins date back to 2021, when a group of friends from the South Island of New Zealand made a joint purchase of silver coins and bars. The company defines itself as a South Island initiative based in Dunedin.

The team includes Harry Johnson, operations and systems manager, who handles the website, pricing, and shipping, and Nathan Bellingham, customer and stock manager, who attends at the office and prepares orders.

Educational content on precious metals

The company maintains a blog with articles on the precious metals market. Topics published include beginner's guides to buying gold and silver in New Zealand, explanations of the selling and buyback process, the difference between silver coins and rounds, counterparty risk in gold investments, and analysis of specific issues such as the Dragon & Horse 2026 coin.

Location and contact

Phone: 03 242 3331 · Email: contact@silverbird.co.nz