Diamond Jubilee Hallmark - 2012

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As from the 1st July 2011, a new optional British hallmark will be available to be struck on gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

The new mark will be a special commemorative hallmark to denote the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The mark depicts a young Queen Elizabeth wearing an oversized crown, the image set in a diamond shaped surround.



This optional mark will be available as from the 1st July 2011 until the 1st October 2012, and thus will be found accompanying the date letters 'm' for 2011 and 'n' for 2012. It will be struck by all four assay offices.



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Royal Launch for Diamond Jubilee Mark

On the evening of Tuesday 5th July the UK Jewellery and Precious Metals Industry celebrated in style at a glittering event at Goldsmiths' Hall to launch the Commemorative Hallmark for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The event, hosted by The Goldsmiths' Company, was attended by HRH Princess Michael of Kent who witnessed the first commemorative mark formally applied to a Sterling silver spoon made by silversmith Steven Wager.

Source: The Goldsmiths' Company News Bulletin - July 2011

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The use of the Diamond Jubilee hallmark is now discontinued as from the 1st October 2012.



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