Arizona Sales Tax on Bullion
No — Investment bullion and most precious-metal coins are exempt from sales tax in Arizona. Jewelry, collectibles, and accessories are still taxed at the standard rate.
Here's how each kind of item is treated in this state. Tap a row to read the plain-English note.
| What you're buying | Sales tax? | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion Bars | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Arizona. |
| Bullion Coins | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Arizona. |
| Bullion Rounds | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Arizona. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Arizona. |
| Numismatic Coins | Depends on the order | Some items in this category qualify; others are taxed. Depends on the specific product. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Standard Arizona sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Ask before ordering | Tax treatment depends on the item. If you're unsure, contact us before ordering. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Sales tax applies | Standard Arizona sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Paper Currency | Sales tax applies | Standard Arizona sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Accessories | Sales tax applies | Standard Arizona sales tax applies at checkout. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- Precious-metal bullion and qualifying coins
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- The state asks whether the item is priced for its metal value (qualifying bullion) or for rarity, design, or collector demand (taxable).
- What's NOT covered
- Jewelry, rarity-priced collectibles, paper currency held as collectible, fabricated/industrial-use precious metal, and accessories.
Common questions about sales tax on gold and silver in Arizona.
Is gold bullion taxed in Arizona?
No. Arizona fully exempts qualifying precious-metal bullion when its value is primarily based on metal content.
Are silver coins exempt in Arizona?
Qualifying coins are exempt in Arizona when they’re treated as precious-metal items valued mainly for their metal content. Collector items may be treated differently.
Do I pay sales tax on numismatic coins in Arizona?
Numismatic treatment is conditional. If the price is driven by collectibility rather than metal content, it may not qualify for the bullion-style exemption.
Is jewelry taxed in Arizona?
Yes. Jewelry is taxable, even when made from precious metals, because it’s not treated as investment bullion.
