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Engelhard Maple Leaf 1 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 1 gram bar produced by Engelhard, Canada.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Australia 1 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant Bar
Description: 1 gram bar produced by Engelhard, Australia. One example sold via eBay auction for $378.00 on August 23, 2016.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 1 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA. Earlier more common variants were issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card (letter prefix A through N). Later versions were issued with a Blue, White, & Black Assay Card. We believe this latter variant was produced in much smaller numbers. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada. These bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals similar to the 1oz variants. Also observed, are extremely rare 10k gold pendant variants: one type made of 10k gold and one type made of 1 gram silver plated in 10k gold.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1986 1/20oz .9999 Fine Gold MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/20oz gold to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. The pictured example has been placed in an aftermarket bezel.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 30 Years Nymex 1g Platinum Bar
Description: 1g platinum bar produced in 1986 by Engelhard in commemoration of 30 years of platinum futures on the NYMEX – New York Mercantile Exchange.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Australia 2.5 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant Bar
Description: 2.5 gram pendant produced by Engelhard, Australia. The example pictured sold via eBay public auction for $352.72 on April 28, 2016.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 2.5 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: Less commonly seen 2.5 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA originally issued with a Red, White & Blue Assay Card seen on other weight classes.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 2.5 gram .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 2.5 gram platinum bar produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1985 1/10oz .999 Fine Silver American Prospector Round
Description: Fractional round produced exclusively in 1985.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 50,000
Engelhard 1986 1/10oz .999 Fine Silver MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/10oz class to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886. Produced in full 1oz class and fractional class by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1981 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1981 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1981 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1981 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC logo reverse. E MC stands for Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 7,500
Engelhard 1982 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1982 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1983 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1983 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1985 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1986 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1986 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1986 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/10oz gold to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Australia 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: Rarely seen 1/10oz Engelhard Australia gold round. Originally issued in sealed assay card, as pictured.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Australia 3.5 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant Bar
Description: 3.5 gram pendant produced by Engelhard, Australia. Issued in a commemorative 150 year Jubilee collector box and also observed in 5 gram gold variant, as pictured.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 25
Engelhard 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 5 gram bar produced by Engelhard, United States with a 5 digit serial number & E MC Logo.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 15,000
Engelhard 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 5 gram bar produced by Engelhard, United States in exceedingly rare serial absent variation.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10
Engelhard 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 5 gram bar produced by Engelhard, United States with a 5 digit serial number & E Logo.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 200
Engelhard 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 5 gram bar produced by Engelhard, United States in 6-digit serial variation.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant
Description: 5 gram pendant variation produced by Engelhard, United States.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Sheffield Smelting 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 5 gram pendant variation produced by Engelhard, Sheffield.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard Sheffield Smelting 5 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant
Description: 5 gram pendant variation produced by Engelhard, Sheffield.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 5 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 5 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA. Earlier more common variants were issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card (serial numbers ending around 40XXX-41XXX). Later versions were issued with a Blue, White, & Black Assay Card. We believe this latter variant was produced in much smaller numbers. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Maple Leaf 5 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 5 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada. These bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals similar to the 1oz variants.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
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Engelhard Australia 1/5 Tael .9999 Fine Gold God of Wealth Ingot
Description: Rarely seen 1/5 Tael (~7.48 gram) Engelhard Australia gold bar. Originally issued with the pictured Ingot Certificate.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
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Engelhard 1985 1/4oz .999 Fine Silver American Prospector Round
Description: Fractional round produced exclusively in 1985.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 25,000
Engelhard 1986 1/4oz .999 Fine Silver MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/4oz class to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886. Produced in full 1oz class and fractional class by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1/4oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA and originally issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
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Engelhard 1981 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1981 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
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Engelhard 1982 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1982 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1983 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1983 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1984 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1984 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 7,500
Engelhard 1984 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1984 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
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Engelhard 1985 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. On this more common variant, there is a star on each side of the Eagle. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 7,500
Engelhard 1985 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. On this rarer variant, there are no stars present on the reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
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Engelhard 1986 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/4oz gold to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
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Engelhard 1/4oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1/4oz platinum bar produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard 10 gram .999 Fine Silver Pendant
Description: 10 gram pendant variation produced by Engelhard, United States.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
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Engelhard 10 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 10 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA and originally issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
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Engelhard Maple Leaf 10 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 10 gram gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada. These bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals similar to the 1oz variants.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
13.89 gram .986 Fine Gold Commemorative Charles Engelhard Round
Description: 13.89g gold round commemorating Charles Engelhard. This round measures 25mm diameter with 1.6mm thickness.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10
Engelhard 1985 1/2oz .999 Fine Silver American Prospector Round
Description: Fractional round produced exclusively in 1985.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 50,000
Engelhard 1986 1/2oz .999 Fine Silver MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/2oz class to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886. Produced in full 1oz class and fractional class by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1/2oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: 1/2oz example produced by Engelhard, United States. Rarely seen.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Maple 1/2oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: This unique 1/2oz variety without serial number was reportedly produced in 1982 as a gift from the president of Engelhard, Canada, Ltd. for employees.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1/2oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA and originally issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
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Engelhard 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1/2oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA with an Eagle design. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Card as well as Gold Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: Landscape-style 1/2oz gold bar produced by Engelhard with frosted back. Originally issued with Maroon Engelhard-Branded Plastic Holder.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1981 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1981 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 7,500
Engelhard 1982 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1982 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 7,500
Engelhard 1983 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1983 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E logo reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1984 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1984 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard 1985 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round no stars present on each side of the Eagle. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,500
Engelhard 1986 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1986 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round no stars present on each side of the Eagle. Originally issued in Red, White & Blue Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1987 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1987 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round no stars present on each side of the Eagle. Originally issued in Gold Flag Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1986 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1/2oz gold to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1987 Cotton 1/2oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: 1987 1/2oz gold round produced by Engelhard for the Cotton Industry as a promotional piece.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10
Engelhard 1/2oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1/2oz platinum bar produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard 1/2 Tael .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1/2 Tael (~18.71 gram) gold bar produced in 1985 by Engelhard Australia for Hang Seng Bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Hong Kong 1982 20 gram .925 Fine Sterling Silver Round
Description: 20 gram sterling silver round issued by Engelhard Mint to commemorate their Hong Kong affiliation’s 10th anniversary.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Australia 1983 20 gram .925 Fine Sterling Silver Round
Description: 20 gram sterling silver round issued by Engelhard Australia to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Command 3/4oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: Exceedingly rare 3/4oz gold round produced by Engelhard for Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation in 1986. Originally issued in a presentation box, as pictured.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 12
Engelhard Industries of Canada 25 gram .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 25 gram gold bar likely produced in the late 1970's by Engelhard Canada.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Large E 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: The most common commercial bar produced by Engelhard, USA made between 1981-1985. Some examples showcase varying textures in the 'E' with some exhibiting a proof-like finish. Reverse variants include an inverted logo reverse and "flat-line" hallmark on the top-right and bottom-left corner. Bars were originally issued in factory sealed non-sequential strips of 10.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 1,150,000
Engelhard Frosted Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced around 1980-1981, this Landscape-style bar features a frosted back reverse. Serial numbers range between P#####-PG#####. P and PA Letter Prefix bars occasionally feature standalone letter prefixes with a large gap in between the letter(s) and 5 digit serial number.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 800,000
Engelhard Logo Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1980, this Landscape-style bar features a logo back reverse. Serial numbers range between PH#####-PQ#####.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 500,000
Engelhard E MC 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced in 1981, this bar features an E MC logo, which stands for Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals. It was likely the first portrait variety produced in the United States with serial numbers ranging between PR#####-PW#####.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 400,000
Engelhard Small Centered E 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced in 1981, this bar features a small E logo centered in the globe. It was likely the second portrait variety produced in the United States with serial numbers ranging between PX#####-FB#####. Bars were originally issued in factory sealed non-sequential strips of 10.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 400,000
Engelhard Small Raised E 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced in 1981, this bar features a small E logo raised in the globe. It was likely the third main portrait variety produced in the United States with serial numbers ranging between FB#####-FF#####. Bars were originally issued in factory sealed non-sequential strips of 10.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 400,000
Engelhard Eagle 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1986, this bar features an Eagle on the obverse. This particular variant exhibits an FT or FU letter prefix and no space in between '999' and '+'. Bars were originally issued in factory sealed non-sequential strips of 10.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 300,000
Engelhard Eagle 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1986, this bar features an Eagle on the obverse. This particular variant exhibits an FS letter prefix with a space in between '999' and '+'. Bars were originally issued in factory sealed non-sequential strips of 10.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 100,000
Engelhard 1986 MTB Liberty Trade 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brookes in 1986. Originally issued with varying types of Assay Certificates and also as part of a 1k minted limited edition 16oz wood box set (containing a 1oz, 5oz, and 10oz Engelhard MTB Silver Bar).
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1982 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: First-year standard production round featuring a 1982 date and an E Logo reverse. Rounds were originally issued in factory sealed strips of 10 and tubes of 25.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1983 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Key Date round featuring a 1983 date and an E Logo reverse. Important to note that 1983 and 1987 are believed to be of considerably lower mintage than other years of standard American Prospector rounds.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1984 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Round featuring a 1984 date and an E Logo reverse. Important to note, in 1984 there were two different reverse types for Standard Production Prospector rounds (E Logo and Eagle). Rounds were originally issued in factory sealed strips of 10 and tubes of 25.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1984 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Round featuring a 1984 date and an Eagle reverse. Important to note, in 1984 there were two different reverse types for Standard Production Prospector rounds (E Logo and Eagle). Rounds were originally issued in factory sealed strips of 10 and tubes of 25.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1985 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Round featuring a 1985 date and an Eagle reverse. Important to note, there are three slightly different variants of the standard production 1985 1oz round (thick date, large date, standard date). The standard date exhibits more detailed water ripples to the left of the Prospector's gold pan. Rounds were originally issued in factory sealed strips of 10 and tubes of 25.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1986 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Round featuring a 1986 date and an Eagle reverse.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard 1987 American Prospector 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Semi-Key Date round featuring a 1987 date and an Eagle reverse. Important to note that 1983 and 1987 are believed to be of considerably lower mintage than other years of standard American Prospector rounds.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 75,000
Engelhard No Serial Frosted Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced between 1975-1980, this Landscape-style bar features a frosted reverse with no serial number.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 50,000
Engelhard No Serial Blank Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced between 1975-1980, this Landscape-style bar features a blank reverse with no serial number.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 25,000
Engelhard PB Prefix 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in the early 1980's this landscape-style bar features a frosted back and a unique Large PB-Prefix serial number with six rather than five numerical digits.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 25,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar features a blank back with a border. The bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals, which occasionally featured a Red Maple Leaf Engelhard logo. We believe the bars issued in the red seal were produced in smaller numbers.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 25,000
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a 5 digit serial number with no bull logo and a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 17,500
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar features a blank back without a border. This variant features a weight stamp that is off-centered towards the purity stamp and away from the Engelhard Maple Leaf logo. We have observed a lower occurrence rate of these bars compared to the 5k minted Engelhard Maple variant, which has a centered weight stamp.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 15,000
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a 6 digit serial number with a bull logo and a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 12,500
Engelhard No Serial Fine Pebble Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced between 1975-1980, this Landscape-style bar features a fine pebble reverse with no serial number.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1985 1oz .999 Fine Silver MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative round produced by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. The round was originally issued with the pictured blue holder.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar features a blank back without a border. This variant features a weight stamp that is centered between the purity stamp and the Engelhard Maple Leaf logo. Based on our observation of known serial numbers for this variant, we believe these bars may have been produced in larger numbers than the original 5,000 mintage estimate.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Gold Standard 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Landscape-style bar produced by Engelhard for Gold Standard Corporation. This particular variant exhibits a frosted reverse and was originally issued in commercial strips of 1-x factory sealed cellophane-wrapped bars similar to Big E/Eagle 1oz bars and Prospector rounds.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard No Serial Coarse Pebble Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced between 1975-1980, this Landscape-style bar features a coarse pebble reverse with no serial number.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Football Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the 1st Intercollegiate Football Game Princeton Vs. Rutgers in 1869.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Basketball Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the Invention of Basketball In Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Hockey Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the 1st Stanley Cup won by Montreal A.A.A. in 1894.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Golf Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the 1st U.S. Open in Mount Hope, New York in 1894.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Tennis Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the 1st Davis Cup Match in Boston Massachusetts in 1900.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Baseball Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. This particular variant commemorates the 1st World Series featuring Boston Vs. Pittsburgh in 1903.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1986 1oz .999 Fine Silver MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1oz class to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886. Produced in full 1oz class and fractional class by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1975 Stevcoknit 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard in 1975 for Stevco [Stevcowovens/Stevcoknit]. The Stevcoknit trademark was filed for registration by Stevcoknit Textile Company in November, 1961, to be used for Knitted Textile Fabrics Made of Cotton, Wool and Synthetic Fibers.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1975 Bicentennial Indiana 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Bicentennial Round produced by Engelhard in 1975 for the Indiana Silver Company.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1976 Indiana 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Bicentennial Round produced by Engelhard in 1976 for the Indiana Silver Company.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf 25 Years Litton Systems 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar Produced for Litton Systems Canada by Engelhard, Canada.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 3,000
Engelhard 1986 Big Sky Montana Treasure State 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard from a design by a coin dealer from Billings, MT. Also produced by Johnson Matthey.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 3,000
Engelhard Blank Planchet 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Blank 1oz bar produced by Engelhard West in 1980.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard Gold Standard 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Standard production bar produced by Engelhard for the Gold Standard Corporation with a mirror back reverse. Despite the belief by some that the mirror back variants were originally bulk issued in protective sheets of plastic pockets, we have witnessed overwhelming evidence to the contrary. The rarer mirror back Gold Standard Bars were originally issued in a 2 x 5 thick factory sealed plastic sheet of 10x bars similar to that of the 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf 1oz Silver Bars. The more common frosted back variant, on the other hand, were originally issued in the cheaper and thinner long commercial cellophane strips of 10x bars.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard No Serial Logo Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981, this Landscape-style bar features an Engelhard Hallmark logo reverse with no serial number.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard No Serial Small Raised E 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981, this Portrait-style bar features a small E Logo raised at the top of the globe with no serial number and an Engelhard Hallmark logo reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard No Letter 6 Digit Serial 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: This Large E bar features a 6-digit serial number with no letter prefix. The Bull Logo lacks the center dot. Additionally, the edges do not have a very tall border, making it more likely they will be worn prematurely from handling.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard 1976 United Silver Standard of Ohio 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Bicentennial Round produced by Engelhard in 1976 for the United Silver Standard of Ohio.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard Royal Typewriting Co. 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard for the Royal Typewriting Company. The reverse may feature a standard or inverted reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,500
Engelhard Jelenko Dental Health 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard for Jelenko, a dental health products company. The reverse may feature a standard or inverted reverse with the inverted reverse being more common. Based on the past high occurrence rate we've observed, we believe the mintage figure may be higher than the estimate.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,500
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this Large Serial variant features a 5 digit serial number with no bull logo and a blank back with no border. On this bar, the serial number is written in a noticeably larger font than the 17.5k minted variant.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a 6 digit serial number with no bull logo and a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a 5 digit serial number with a bull logo and a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard AG-Met Coarse Pebble Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced for AG-Met, Inc. of Hazelton, Pennsylvania. This variant exhibits a coarse pebble reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Colonial Mint 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard for the Colonial Mint. Features a logo reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Madison Mint 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard for Madison Mint. Features a blank reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Robert G. Warner Company 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar produced for the Robert G. Warner Company of Fairfield, Connecticut, which specialized in warehouse delivery dock equipment sales and installation.
Only the best customers of the Robert G. Warner Company received these bars as gifts of client appreciation. They were sourced directly from Engelhard in 1986, after the Handy & Harman branch office, located directly across from the Robert G. Warner Company, declined Robert’s request to produce these specialty pieces.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Baker Brothers, Inc. 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar produced for Baker Brothers, a wholesale outlet for the refrigeration and air conditioning industries. These bars were likely presented as employee gifts at annual management and sales meetings in the early 1980’s. Each bar features an Engelhard Hallmark logo reverse and a unique serial number on the obverse
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf Scotiabank 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar Produced for Scotiabank, Toronto Ontario by Engelhard, Canada.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf TD Bank 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar Produced for Toronto Dominion Bank by Engelhard, Canada. Also observed, is a considerably rarer variant where the 999 fineness designation on the obverse lacks the ‘+’ symbol.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Great American Insurance Company Eagle 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar Produced in 1987 for the Great American Insurance Company. Serial Absent.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1976 Stevcoknit 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard in 1976 for Stevco [Stevcowovens/Stevcoknit]. The Stevcoknit trademark was filed for registration by Stevcoknit Textile Company in November, 1961, to be used for Knitted Textile Fabrics Made of Cotton, Wool and Synthetic Fibers.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1977 Stevcoknit 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard in 1977 for Stevco [Stevcowovens/Stevcoknit]. The Stevcoknit trademark was filed for registration by Stevcoknit Textile Company in November, 1961, to be used for Knitted Textile Fabrics Made of Cotton, Wool and Synthetic Fibers.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1976 Bicentennial New Jersey 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by The Engelhard Mint to commemorate The 1779-1976 American Bicentennial. Reverse celebrates New Jersey as the 3rd State admitted to the Union.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
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Engelhard 1981 Kathe & Irving Isko 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: These rounds were likely produced in commemoration of Kathe & Irving Isko’s wedding and given out as gifts to attendees of the wedding. Irving D. Isko retired as the Engelhard President and CEO in February, 1984 after 25 years of service to the Engelhard Corporation.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Xerox Springfield Service 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard for the Xerox Springfield Service District ‘Best of the Best’ recognition program. The Springfield Service District was ‘Number 1′ in the Midwest region and provided each employee with 10 rounds. These rounds were also periodically given to employees for a few years after 1985.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar features a blank back without a border and a large serial number font.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 750
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar features a blank back with a border and a large serial number font.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 750
Engelhard Maple Leaf Club of Kings 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Specialty Art Bar Produced for The Club of Kings.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 600
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a bull logo and 6 digit serial number with a shortened base on the leading 1 as well as a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 4 Digit Serial U.S. Prefix 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Portrait-Style bar with Small E Centered in the Globe. This variant features a rare 4 digit serial number and a unique U.S. Letter Prefix.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Argentor Dealers Ltd. 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada for Argentor Dealers Ltd. featuring a blank back with no border.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard IBM Maple Leaf 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1981 by Engelhard, Canada, this bar was originally issued in a sealed IBM-branded wallet and box.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Australia Series 1 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard, Australia. This variant exhibits a thicker font and design as well as a frosted reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Australia Series 2 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard, Australia. This variant exhibits a thinner font and design, more reflective obverse, as well as a matte-like reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Australia Series 3 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced by Engelhard, Australia. This variant exhibits a thinner font and design, proof-like obverse, as well as a frosted reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Commemorative Sports Series 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Engelhard produced the Commemorative Sports Series of bars in 1976, in mintage of 5000 sets, which were originally issued in a collector case with an informational pamphlet and certificate of authenticity. The Commemorative Sports Series of bars was also originally issued in plastic packaging with an alternate reverse, as pictured below. It is believed that approximately 500 of the total 5,000 examples produced were of this alternate production variety. Also observed, is a plain coarse pebble (not frosted) reverse variant.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1985 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Proof variety, note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety. One example sold for $1,985 on November 5, 2024.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1986 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Proof variety, note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1976 Marion County Indiana 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard for United Silver Standard of Indiana in 1976 for Marion County, Indiana.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1976 Bicentennial Hawaii 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by Engelhard for United Silver Standard of Hawaii in 1976 for the Hawaiian Bicentennial.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1976 Berkley County, WV 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: 1oz round produced in commemoration of the United States and Berkeley County, West Virginia’s Bicentennials. This example includes the weight, fineness and hallmark on the edge of the round.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Mint New Jersey E Logo 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Specialty round produced by The Engelhard Mint with an E logo design.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Mint New Jersey E MC Logo 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Specialty round produced by The Engelhard Mint with an E MC logo design.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard National Environmental Award 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced in .999 fine silver to commemorate Engelhard Corporation’s 1982 ‘Award of the Decade’ for environmental innovation and achievement. Engelhard is credited with inventing the first production catalytic converter in 1973 to reduce emissions from vehicle exhaust.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard National Environmental Award 1oz .925 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced in .925 sterling silver to commemorate Engelhard Corporation’s 1982 ‘Award of the Decade’ for environmental innovation and achievement. Occasionally observed in gold plating, such as the example presented. Engelhard is credited with inventing the first production catalytic converter in 1973 to reduce emissions from vehicle exhaust.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Everest Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Engelhard produced this round to promote a new product line introduced by their Minerals and Chemicals Division. Everest was named after a thin electronic film paste, composed of a multi-layer hybrid electronic materials system of alternating layers of gold and silver, depending on the electrical characteristics. These rounds are often subject to milk-spots on the obverse, notably around the perimeter. These rounds were produced in a proof-like finish, similar to the Prospector rounds listed above.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a bull logo and 6 digit serial with a font (notably in the numbers 1, 3 and 5) that is different than other Engelhard Industries of Canada 6-digit bars.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a bull logo and 6 digit serial with large serial number font.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard AG-Met Blank Back 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced for AG-Met, Inc. of Hazelton, Pennsylvania. This variant exhibits a blank reverse. Also observed with a "Thank You" Rose reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Proof-Like Eagle 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in 1986, a proof-like variation of the Engelhard Eagle portrait-style bar with an FS prefix and no space between the 999 and + stamp. Originally issued in a boxed set with proof-like 1986 American Prospector round, some bars were also issued in paperweight form, believed to be gifts for Engelhard Employees. We have observed this variant in a serial range spanning more than 250 leading us to believe these proof-like bars were not produced consecutively.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Sheffield Smelting 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: An exceedingly rare 1oz bar produced by Engelhard Sheffield Smelting.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Canadian Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Canadian Prospector special release in proof finish. Originally issued in a velvet box with Engelhard ‘Triangle’ logo on the inside, registered July 10, 1987, though seen in use as early as 1985. Reverse design matches ‘Eagle’ logo that started in 1984, and research shows that the term ‘Canadian Prospector’ was trademarked by Engelhard in 1986. That suggests production between 1985-1986. One example sold for $2,050.00 on November 7, 2024.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard 1982 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Proof variety with E logo reverse. Note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard 1983 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Proof variety with E Logo reverse. Note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety. One example sold for $2,500 on September 27, 2024.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Mint New Jersey Bicentennial 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by The Engelhard Mint to commemorate The 1779-1976 American Bicentennial. Reverse celebrates The Engelhard Mint in Carteret, New Jersey.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Baker Service Club Award 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Issued in 1983, also produced in 10oz platinum variety.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard 1983 Cinderford 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Issued in 1983 for the Cinderford facility in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, which was the world's first refinery dedicated to the treatment of electronic scrap.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard Australia Poured 1oz .999 Fine Silver Ingot
Description: A rare poured 1 ounce Engelhard bar produced at the Engelhard refinery of Thomastown, Australia. Note that it does not have a serial number.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 200
Engelhard Extruded 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced in the late 1960’s, this is the earliest known variety of 1oz Engelhard production bar. Some examples demonstrate a faint ‘X8’ over-stamp to the left of serial number. The serial number errors on these pieces resulted from part of the letter ‘X’ and number ‘8’ that were used as fillers for the lead position on the rotary stamp. These leading fillers slipped out of position just enough to leave an impression of the bottom or top half of the letter and number.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a bull logo and 5 digit serial with an A letter prefix. It was likely a prototype piece.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Produced between 1968 and the early 1970's by Engelhard, Canada, this variant features a bull logo and 6 digit serial number anomaly of a 1• prefix to the serial number, likely to preclude a duplicate number assignment.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Impex Metals Corp 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced by Engelhard from 1975 to 1980 for IMPEX Metals Corporation.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Impex Metals Corp 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced by Engelhard from 1975 to 1980 for IMPEX Metals Corporation.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Madison Mint 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Believed to have been produced from 1975 to 1980. Unique Engelhard produced example with Madison Mint hallmark on reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard No Letter 6 Digit Serial 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: This Large E bar features a 6-digit serial number with no letter prefix. The Bull Logo has a dot in the center. The mould size of this bar is uniquely larger than the standard production Wide ‘E’ bar.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1983 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Proof variety with Eagle Logo reverse. Note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety. Note that the standard production 1983 silver 1oz round was only issued with an E logo reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1988 Summit Bancorporation American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Summit Bancorporation’s history traces back to its initial January 1, 1891 incorporation as The Summit Bank in Summit, New Jersey. We believe this round was issued to promote Summit Bancorporation’s expansion into fixed annuities under the ambitious new leadership of CEO Robert G. Cox.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1969 London Sales Conference 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: 1oz silver round produced in commemoration of the Engelhard London 1969 Sales Conference, originally issued in a commemorative presentation box.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1981 Sixth Annual Forest Lodge Picnic 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced by The Engelhard Mint to commemorate the sixth annual Forest Lodge picnic. Reverse celebrates The Engelhard Mint in Carteret, New Jersey.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1981 Sheffield Smelting 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Decorative and attractive British commemorative round produced by Engelhard Sheffield Smelting division.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1982 First Annual Shareholder's Meeting 1oz .925 Fine Silver Round
Description: Produced in .925 sterling silver to commemorate Engelhard Corporation’s First Annual Shareholder’s Meeting on May 6, 1982.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard 1987 Middle Georgia Expansion Project 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Engelhard produced this round in celebration of the Middle Georgia Expansion Project that was completed in December, 1987. Middle Georgia is known for kaolin mining and BASF still has a mine and processing plant located in this area.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 100
Engelhard Sheffield Smelting 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: An exceedingly rare 1oz bar produced by Engelhard Sheffield Smelting.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 1984 American Prospector Proof 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Lowest mintage Prosector proof variety. Note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Charles W. Engelhard Medallion 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Specialty round produced by the Engelhard Mint in honor of Charles W. Engelhard. Originally issued in a limited edition presentation case.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
1989 Nippon Engelhard 25th Anniversary 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Nippon Engelhard, Ltd. was founded in April, 1964 as a joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Engelhard Corporation. Initially based in Ichikawa, Japan, Nippon Engelhard was involved in the manufacturing of precious metal catalysts and recovery of precious metals. Mount Fuji is depicted on the obverse as it is a relatively short distance [50km] from their Numazu production facility. Nippon Engelhard, Ltd. is now ‘N.E. CHEMCAT’ and based out of Minato-ku, Tokyo.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
1994 Nippon Engelhard N.E. Chemcat 30th Anniversary 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: Nippon Engelhard, Ltd. was founded in April, 1964 as a joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Engelhard Corporation. Initially based in Ichikawa, Japan, Nippon Engelhard was involved in the manufacturing of precious metal catalysts and recovery of precious metals. Mount Fuji is depicted on the obverse as it is a relatively short distance [50km] from their Numazu production facility. Nippon Engelhard, Ltd. is now ‘N.E. CHEMCAT’ and based out of Minato-ku, Tokyo.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard 1995 Asia Pacific 1oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Description: BASF commissioned Pobjoy Mint to produce this unique 1oz round in commemoration of BASF’s integration of Chinese operations and the establishment of BASF Shanghai Co. Ltd. [BSC] in 1995. This is the last round to bear the Engelhard name.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 50
Engelhard Victoria General Hospital 1oz .999 Fine Silver Bar
Description: Special production commemorative bar presented to long service employees of Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Notice the 999 fineness designation on the obverse lacks the ‘+’ symbol.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10
Engelhard London Odd-Shaped 1oz .999 Fine Silver Ingot
Description: An odd-shaped ingot produced by Engelhard London.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5
Engelhard 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA and originally issued with a Red, White, & Blue Assay Card. Also observed, is a variant with an E MC logo.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, USA with an Eagle design. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Card as well as Gold Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: Landscape-style 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard with frosted back. Originally issued with Maroon Engelhard-Branded Plastic Holder.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Industries of Canada 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: Landscape-style 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada with a blank back.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Maple Leaf 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada. These bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals, as pictured.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Australia Poured 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz poured gold bar produced by Engelhard, Australia.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Poured 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz poured gold bar produced by Engelhard. One example sold via Mineral Exchange for $8,655 (plus fees) on July 27th, 2025.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard Scotiabank 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Bar
Description: 1oz gold bar produced by Engelhard, Canada for Scotiabank. These bars were originally issued in thick clear plastic seals. Engelhard also produced a similar bar for Toronto Dominion TD Bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1975 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1975 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC reverse. First year of issuance.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1976 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1976 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1977 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1977 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC reverse.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1980 Beaver Dominion 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: 1oz round, produced in proof variety in 1980. Obverse depicts King Edward VII and reads “EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR CANADA” which is Latin for “Edward VII – By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of Canada” originally issued in proof case with Certificate of Authenticity.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1981 Beaver Dominion 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: 1oz round, produced in proof variety in 1981. Obverse depicts Queen Victoria and originally issued in proof case with Certificate of Authenticity.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1980 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1980 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E MC reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 20,000
Engelhard 1982 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1982 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 15,000
Engelhard 1983 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1983 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with E reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 10,000
Engelhard 1984 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1984 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with an Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 20,000
Engelhard 1985 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with a star on each side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 15,000
Engelhard 1985 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with no star on either side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Blue Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1986 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1986 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with no star on either side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Gold American Flag Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1986 1oz .9999 Fine Gold MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1oz gold to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1987 1oz .9999 Fine Gold American Prospector Round
Description: 1987 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round with no star on either side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Gold American Flag Assay Cards.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1987 Cotton 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: 1987 1oz gold round produced by Engelhard for the Cotton Industry as a promotional piece.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 25
Engelhard Australia Melbourne 1oz .9999 Fine Gold Round
Description: 1oz gold round produced by Engelhard, Australia originally issued sealed with Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: N/A
Engelhard 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1oz platinum bar with E MC logo produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 250
Engelhard 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1oz platinum bar with E logo produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Scarce
Mintage Estimate: < 65,000
Engelhard 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1oz platinum bar with Eagle logo produced by Engelhard, United States. Originally issued in Silver American Flag or Red, White & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Common
Mintage Estimate: < 150,000
Engelhard United States Silver Corp 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum Bar
Description: 1oz platinum bar produced by Engelhard for the United States Silver Corporation of Van Nuys, California.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1981 Beaver Dominion 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum Round
Description: 1oz round, produced in proof variety in 1981. Obverse depicts queen Victoria and reads “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT • REGINA FFIDEL DEFENSOR” which is Latin for “Victoria – By the Grace of God, Queen of the British Territories.”
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1986 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum MTB Liberty Trade Round
Description: Commemorative centennial round produced in 1oz platinum to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Produced for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1983 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum American Prospector Round
Description: 1983 1oz Engelhard Platinum Prospector round with E reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1984 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum American Prospector Round
Description: 1984 1oz Engelhard Platinum Prospector round with Eagle reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard 1985 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1oz Engelhard Platinum Prospector round with no star on each side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Black as well as Blue, White, & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 500
Engelhard 1985 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum American Prospector Round
Description: 1985 1oz Engelhard Platinum Prospector round with a star on each side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Red, White, & Black as well as Blue, White, & Black Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,500
Engelhard 1986 1oz .9995 Fine Platinum American Prospector Round
Description: 1986 1oz Engelhard Platinum Prospector round with a star on each side of the Eagle on the reverse. Originally issued in Blue, White, & Black as well as Silver American Flag Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
Engelhard 1oz .999 Fine Palladium Bar
Description: 1oz palladium bar with E logo produced by Engelhard, United States. This variant exhibits a bull logo within the E. Originally issued in Red, White & Teal as well as Teal & White Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 2,000
Engelhard 1oz .999 Fine Palladium Bar
Description: 1oz palladium bar with E logo produced by Engelhard, United States. This variant lacks a bull logo within the E. Originally issued in Teal & White Assay Card.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 1,000
Engelhard Deak Perera 1oz .999 Fine Palladium Bar
Description: 1oz palladium bar produced by Engelhard for Deak-Perera. Issued with assay certificate.
SBS Rarity: Very Rare
Mintage Estimate: < 5,000
