[2] The town is located on the right bank of the Irtysh River, downstream of the Bukhtarma Hydroelectric Power Plant.

The purpose of the settlement was to host workers employed in the construction of the Bukhtarma Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Previously, the village of Novo-Alexandrovka was located on the site of the settlement.

On July 9, 1962 Serebryanka was granted town status within Zyryan District.

Serebryansk has access to the paved road which follows he right bank of the Irtysh and connects Oskemen and Zyryanovsk.