Lead 100 Ounce Silver Bars In Late September, 2010 we received our first of several reports of some suspicious Engelhard 100oz silver bars. They were underweight, and it at first appeared that they were real Engelhard bars that were shaved (where someone would cut off a small amount from the sides of the bar). However, upon receiving a sample, it turned out not to be made of silver, and is most likely lead.
Engelhard Silver Bar 10 oz Bar - Wide Struck Logo Back These wide, struck silver bars feature the now standard Engelhard logo. Each bar features a unique serial number on the obverse with angled Engelhard logos on the reverse.
I had the same thought few weeks ago when I purchased some Sunshine Minting bars and noticed that they have the place for the serial number empty. It doesn't make a big difference to me and I don't think the non-serialized have less demand. Though, I think the serial number adds a professional touch to the bar. In some instances, like for Engelhard and JM, the serial helps understand the year of production. I've seen the same on other brands-a place for the serial number but left blank.
I guess they figured 'Why bother?' It doesn't matter to me one way or another. The new Amark 10 oz bars do not have serial numbers even though they come with a raised rectangle area to receive one. I'm guessing that a major customer (jewelry, silverware, etc) that buys by the ton may specify that they want serial numbers for inventory control purposes to prevent employee pilfering. Hence, there is a provision in the design for a place to put a serial number.
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That makes sense. Use one stock design, but give the customer the option of taking them numbered or unnumbered. I log all PM purchases into a simple excel file. Description, date, misc. Info, weight, price paid. Took a minute to set up the file, takes literally 10 seconds to enter data for each unique item, less for duplicates.
Checking Engelhard Bar Numbers
I keep a copy on my computer, email a copy to my hotmail (outlook) email address periodically. Can access it from anywhere, it can never be stolen or lost.
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I enter the serial numbers, slab number, certification number, etc. In the 'misc info' column. So I see serial numbers as a benefit. Serial numbers are one of the little positive extraneous factors-like top tier, brand name, original packaging, vintage, unusual, cool, etc.-that I keep my eyes open for and that I buy when I can get them at 'generic' prices.
Engelhard Silver Bar
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