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Hallmarking Act 1973
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2Precious metal Standard of fineness Articles made in the United Kingdom Other articles (1) (2) (3) (4) Gold 375 A crown and the figures 375. The figures 375. Gold 585 A crown and the figures 585. The figures 585. Gold 750 A crown and the figures 750. The figures 750. Gold 916.6 A crown and the figures 916. The figures 916. Silver 925 A lion passant. The figures 925. In the case of the Edinburgh Assay Office, the mark is a lion rampant instead of a lion passant. Silver 958.4 The figure of Britannia. The figures 958. Platinum 950 An orb surmounted by a cross. The figures 950.
| Precious metal | Standard of fineness | Articles made in the United Kingdom | Other articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Gold | 375 | A crown and the figures 375. | The figures 375. |
| Gold | 585 | A crown and the figures 585. | The figures 585. |
| Gold | 750 | A crown and the figures 750. | The figures 750. |
| Gold | 916.6 | A crown and the figures 916. | The figures 916. |
| Silver | 925 | A lion passant. | The figures 925. |
| In the case of the Edinburgh Assay Office, the mark is a lion rampant instead of a lion passant. | |||
| Silver | 958.4 | The figure of Britannia. | The figures 958. |
| Platinum | 950 | An orb surmounted by a cross. | The figures 950. |
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