2008 Royal Mint 1/4 oz Ingot

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2008 Royal Mint 1/4 oz Ingot

Product code: 7P4ING8
£279.00

Weighing a substantial quarter of an ounce, each ingot is hand-crafted from 9 carat gold and proudly displays a series of marks that make up the official hallmark. The Royal Mint Tower mark, which alludes to the Royal Mint's residency at the Tower of London, is also included. Only 500 Royal Mint Ingots for 2008 will be available.

Wear this beautiful piece of 9 carat gold jewellery with pride

Surprise a loved one this year with a gift of gold

Be one of only 500 people to own the official 2008 Royal Mint Ingot

Exclusively from the Royal Mint.

Product Information

The 2008 Royal Mint Ingot is produced in 9 carat gold and features the official hallmark together with the unique Royal Mint Tower mark. Each ingot is presented in an attractive display case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the low issue limit of just 500 pieces.

Background & History

The centuries-old tradition of hallmarking is Europe's earliest form of consumer protection which means that, by law, every item made of platinum, gold or silver must bear a series of marks made by an Assay Office.

The official hallmark that appears on these precious metal items offered by the Royal Mint this year comprises the following marks: The Rose or Leopard's Head - signifying the Assay Offices of Sheffield and London respectively; a 'j' representing 2008; 375 or 925 as the fineness of the gold or silver; and AJS - the initials of the sponsor Andrew Stafford, the Deputy Master of the Royal Mint. In addition, the unique Royal Mint Tower mark, which alludes to the Royal Mint's residency at the Tower of London, is also included.