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Back KREDIETBANK (Credit Bank) S.A. LUXEMBOURGEOISE - JM Logo with Crossed Hammers Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000833 Reverse: 100 GR | FINE GOLD | 999.9 | JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS | BRUXELLES BRUSSEL Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g , 20g ,50g Catalog Number: JM-B-48 Credit to: DN Back KREDIETBANK (Credit Bank) S.A. LUXEMBOURGEOISE - JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 005968 Reverse: 100 GR | FINE GOLD | 999.9 | JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS | BRUXELLES BRUSSEL Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g , 10g , 20g ,50g Catalog Number: JM-B-49 Credit to: taxfreegold.co.uk Back CREDIT SUISSE SWISS Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: GUARANTEED BY| Johnson Matthey | LONDON | REFINERS TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-B-52 Credit to: APMEX Back BANK LEU, ZURICH Bank Leu was a renowned Swiss private bank that enjoyed a remarkable presence in the financial industry from 1755 to 2007. Throughout its extensive history, Bank Leu garnered a reputation for its excellence in providing comprehensive banking services to a diverse clientele. The bank's commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions made it a trusted institution for individuals and businesses alike. One significant milestone in Bank Leu's journey was its collaboration with Johnson Matthey, resulting in the establishment of Johnson Matthey Bankers. This joint venture brought together the expertise of both institutions to create a powerful force in the banking sector. Johnson Matthey Bankers built upon Bank Leu's solid foundation to provide an enhanced range of financial services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Beyond its banking operations, Bank Leu also had a noteworthy involvement in the precious metals market. The bank offered a range of gold bullion products, including 5-gram, 10-gram, 50-gram, and 100-gram bars. These meticulously crafted bars, meticulously refined by Johnson Matthey, were recognized for their purity and served as a symbol of excellence in the precious metals industry. While Bank Leu's journey came to a close in 2007, its legacy continues to resonate within the financial landscape, highlighting the importance of its contributions to Swiss banking and the wider global community. Source . Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank Back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-B-53 Credit to: APMEX Back GUARANTEED BY Johnson Matthey LONDON REFINERS TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND - Cross Hammer Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: GUARANTEED BY| Johnson Matthey | LONDON | REFINERS TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-26 Credit to: taxfreegold.co.uk Back GUARANTEED BY Johnson Matthey LONDON REFINERS TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND - SCHWEIZERISCHER BANKVEREIN Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: GUARANTEED BY| Johnson Matthey | LONDON | REFINERS TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-27 Credit to: DN Back JOHNSON MATTHEY & MALLORY LIMITED Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 00374 Reverse: Serial Number Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-M-14 Credit to: CoinWatchCo Back Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 JOHNSON MATTHEY LONDON Oval Logo Type 2 - Similar with the sample above but has a distinct reverse stamp "MOCATTA&GOLDSMID LTD LONDON BULLION BROKERS" and with purity stamp of "9999". Mocatta & Goldsmid was a precious metal and base metal trading company that operated as the metals trading division of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) from 1997 until January 2019. The company dates back to Moses Mocatta, who immigrated from Amsterdam to London where, in 1671, he established a shop for gold, silver, and diamonds. In 1799, the business was renamed “Mocatta & Goldsmid” after Asher Goldsmid was admitted as a partner in 1787. The firm was solely controlled by the Mocatta and Goldsmid families for 286 years before they merged with Hambros Bank in 1957. Source . Type 3 - This version of the gold poured bar is believed to be much earlier due to the older spelling 'Grammes,' which is less common and primarily used in British English. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank back | Type 2 - MOCATTA&GOLDSMID LTD LONDON BULLION BROKERS | Type 3 - blank back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-5 | JM-U-19 | JM-U-55 Credit to: DN | AJJ Back JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-BEL-6 Credit to: rarebullion.com Back JOHNSON MATTHEY BRUSSELS Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-BEL-22 Credit to: goldbarren-wiki.de Back Type 1 Type 2 JM&CO. ASSAY OFFICE Cross Hammer Type 2 - Similar with the sample above but has a distinct reverse stamp " SAMUEL MONTAGU & CO LTD LONDON" stamp. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank back | Type 2 - SAMUEL MONTAGU & CO LTD LONDON Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JMC-P-16 | JM-U-38 Credit to: rarebullion.com Back Johnson Gold Square Gold Poured Bar Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 100 gram Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: JOHNSON MATTHEY Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-P-23 Credit to: rarebullion.com

Back JOHNSON MATTHEY LONDON Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 50 grams Purity: .9995 Metal Type: Platinum Serial Number: N/A Reverse: GUARANTEED BY| Johnson Matthey | LONDON | REFINERS & ASSAYERS Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-11 Credit to: GG

Back First Generation Blank Back Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 003347 Reverse: Blank back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-1-12 Credit to: crawfordcsm2 Back Circular JM&M Logo Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank back Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-M-10 Credit to: icollector.com Back Second generation Hammer Back Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 036115 Reverse: Diagonal JM Crossed Hammers Logo Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-2-31 Credit to: APMEX Back Scotiabank Scotiabank, founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1831, began as a public alternative to the privately owned Halifax Banking Company. Over the years, it expanded across Canada and internationally, becoming Canada's third-largest bank with a strong presence in Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and Asia. Source Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 001426 Reverse: Serial Number | JM Crossed Hammers Logo Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-B-10 Credit to: APMEX Back TD BANK TD Bank, founded in 1855 as the Bank of Toronto, has a rich history spanning over 150 years. It expanded its branch network and grew alongside Canada's grain industry. In 1869, the Canadian Parliament issued a charter to The Dominion Bank, which opened its first branch in 1871. The banks extended loans to various sectors as the Canadian West developed. In 1955, the Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank merged to create the Toronto Dominion Bank with 499 branches and 5,500 employees. TD Bank diversified into international money market trading and real estate. In 2000, it acquired Canada Trust, adopting the brand name "TD Bank Financial Group." Source Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000924 Reverse: TD Bank logo Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-B-11 Credit to: N/A Back Standard Chartered This is gold bar was manufactured for Standard Charted Bank Limited by Johnson Matthey with matching certificate. The “MG” stands for Mocatta and Goldsmid, a bullion company founded by Moses Mocatta and later on became a family run firm trading in precious metals in London, England in the mid 1600 - 1700s. In 1973, Mocatta and Goldsmid was purchased by Standard Chartered Bank which was later on bought by Scotiabank in 1997 and renamed it ScotiaMocatta. The metals trading division was operated by Bank of Nova Scotia until 2019 since then have ceased operations. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Standard Chartered bank logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g, 10g , 20g and 50g Catalog Number: JM-B-12 Credit to: N/A Back BANK LEU, ZURICH Bank Leu was a renowned Swiss private bank that enjoyed a remarkable presence in the financial industry from 1755 to 2007. Throughout its extensive history, Bank Leu garnered a reputation for its excellence in providing comprehensive banking services to a diverse clientele. The bank's commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions made it a trusted institution for individuals and businesses alike. One significant milestone in Bank Leu's journey was its collaboration with Johnson Matthey, resulting in the establishment of Johnson Matthey Bankers. This joint venture brought together the expertise of both institutions to create a powerful force in the banking sector. Johnson Matthey Bankers built upon Bank Leu's solid foundation to provide an enhanced range of financial services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Beyond its banking operations, Bank Leu also had a noteworthy involvement in the precious metals market. The bank offered a range of gold bullion products, including 5-gram, 10-gram, 50-gram, and 100-gram bars. These meticulously crafted bars, meticulously refined by Johnson Matthey, were recognized for their purity and served as a symbol of excellence in the precious metals industry. While Bank Leu's journey came to a close in 2007, its legacy continues to resonate within the financial landscape, highlighting the importance of its contributions to Swiss banking and the wider global community. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank Back Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g, 10g , 20g and 50g Catalog Number: J JM-B-28 Credit to: RR Back CAPITAL BANK Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Capital Bank bank logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 1g, 5g, Catalog Number: J JM-B-30 Credit to: RR Back 1991 Lunar Goat Bar Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 910023 Reverse: Goat image Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-P-19 Credit to: CB Back king fook Monkey King Fook Holdings Limited is a jewelry retailer based in Hong Kong. They specialize in the design, manufacturing, and retailing of jewelry and luxury goods. King Fook operates a network of stores in Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Taiwan. The company offers a range of products, including diamonds, gemstones, gold, and other precious metals, as well as luxury watches and accessories. Source . Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: A1071 Reverse: Monkey image | Chinese Character | king fook Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-15 Credit to: jmfracs Back LAC MINERALS MACASSA GOLD MINE The Johnson Matthey gold bar with the design "LAC Minerals Macassa Gold Mine 50th Anniversary 1933 - 1983" is a limited edition gold bar released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the LAC Minerals Macassa Gold Mine. The Macassa Gold Mine is located in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, and has been one of Canada's largest and most productive gold mines. The bar features an image of the LAC Minerals logo, along with the text "50th Anniversary" and the years "1933 - 1983.". Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: A1071 Reverse: LAC Logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: 1983 Catalog Number: JM-P-33 Credit to: Vintage_bullion Back Treasure Ingots (Shipwreck) The 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet shipwreck is a historic event that took place off the coast of Florida in 1715. A group of 11 Spanish ships were carrying treasure back to Spain when they were caught in a hurricane and sank. The treasure remained underwater for over 200 years before it was discovered by a group of treasure hunters in the 1960s. The bar features an image of a Spanish galleon on one side and the Johnson Matthey logo on the other, along with the weight and purity of the gold. Photos by. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000187 Reverse: Blank Back Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: 1981 Catalog Number: JM-P-30 Credit to: APMEX Back CAMPBELL MINE 1949-1993 Placer Dome 8 million oz Campbell Mine at that time was called Placer Dome, located in Balmertown, Ontario, which is part of the Municipality of Red Lake. Placer Dome went into production in 1949 and would become not only one of Red Lake’s top producers but also one of the biggest producers in Canada. The company is now owned by Evolution Mining, which is an Australian company. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000264 Reverse: CAMPBELL MINE | 1949-1993 | 8,000,000 oz | Placer Dome image | Oct. 25, 1993 Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: 1993 Catalog Number: JM-P-38 Credit to: jmfracs Back JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 00058 Reverse: JM & Pauwels hallmark | FINE GOLD | 9999 | 5 GR Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-BEL-3 Credit to: jmfracs Back JOHNSON MATTHEY & PAUWELS - Banque Générale The Banque Générale is a banking institution founded on May 2, 1716 1 by John Law , future Comptroller General of Finances of the Regent Philippe d'Orléans . It was renamed "Royal Bank" on January 1, 1719 . Not be associated with Royal Bank for Canada. Source . Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 05727 Reverse: Banque Générale logo | 5 GR Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-BEL-4 Credit to: jmfracs Back CAPSUGEL Capsugel was founded in the 1960s as a division of Parke-Davis . In 1970, Parke-Davis, including Capsugel, was acquired by Warner Lambert , which was acquired by Pfizer in 2000. Source . Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000163 Reverse: CAPSUGEL logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-P-39 Credit to: jmfracs Back CAPSUGEL 1976 marked the introduction of the first official “Citibank” logo. Celebrating the company’s rebranding efforts, the logo was reworked with a modern image. The emblem from the previous two logos was converted into a more simplistic design, featuring a cross-shape on a dark black circle. Source Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 0020 Reverse: Citibank Logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-P-44 Credit to: jmfracs Back JOHNSON MATTHEY LONDON Oval Logo Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: Blank Back Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-30 Credit to: bullionexchanges.com Back GUARANTEED BY Johnson Matthey LONDON - Cross Hammer Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: GUARANTEED BY | Johnson Matthey | LONDON | REFINERS & ASSAYERS Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g, 10g , 20g , 50g , 100g or See full set Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-U-26 Credit to: rarebullion.com Type 1 Back Type 2 - second generation style obverse. KREDIETBANK (Credit Bank) S.A. LUXEMBOURGEOISE Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 03875 | A1120 Reverse: KREDIETBANK | KBL Logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g, 10g , 20g , 50g , 100g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-B-59 Credit to: rarebullion.com Back HEATH The Heath Candy Company was invented by Bayard Heath and Everett Heath, the Heath Bar emerged in 1915 as Heath English Toffee. Comprising crunchy toffee, almonds, and a layer of milk chocolate, this iconic candy has delighted taste buds for nearly a century. Crafted by hand until 1942, it eventually became part of The Hershey Company’s portfolio in 1996. Whether you savor the classic HEATH Bar, explore HEATH Toffee Bits, or indulge in HEATH-inspired desserts, this timeless treat continues to captivate candy enthusiasts worldwide. Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000313 Reverse: Diagonal JM Crossed Hammers Logo Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: 1982 Catalog Number: JM-P-47 Credit to: arkansascoinandstamp Back 14k Westcoast Energy 1988 Safety Recognition Award The Westcoast Transmission Company Limited was a Canadian pipeline company founded in 1949 by entrepreneur Frank McMahon who saw an enormous opportunity to supply natural gas to the huge industrial and residential markets in the United States. After McMahon's death in 1986, Westcoast Transmission Co. Ltd. was renamed Westcoast Energy Inc., and in 2002 Duke Energy of Charlotte, North Carolina, acquired the company in a deal worth US$3.5 billion. The natural gas pipeline business was later spun off as part of Spectra Energy, which merged with Enbridge in 2017. Source . Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .583 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: N/A Reverse: 1,000,000 | MANHOURS | E. MAGDALL | SAFE WORK PERIOD | GAS PROCESS DIVISION Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: 1988 Catalog Number: JM-P-50 Credit to: DB Back WWF AFRICAN ELEPHANT Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 5 grams Purity: .9999 Metal Type: Gold Serial Number: 000296 Reverse: WWF custom logo | JM Crossed Hammers Logo | 5g | FINE GOLD | 999.9 | Serial Number Mintage: Unknown Varieties: 5g Production Date: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-P-75 Credit to: ukmetalbullions

Second Generation Hammer Back Photo by silvergoldbull . JM-2-23 Prudential Securities Prudential Securities, also formerly known as Prudential Securities Incorporated (PSI), was the financial services arm of the insurer, Prudential Financial . In 2003, Prudential Securities was merged into Wachovia Securities , a division of Wachovia Bank . Prudential Securities traces its origins to the founding of the Leopold Cahn & Co. brokerage and investment bank in 1879. In 1891, the firm was reorganized as J.S. Bache & Co. after Jules Bache was brought into the partnership. In 1974, Bache merged with Halsey, Stuart & Co., a Chicago-based investment bank founded in 1911. Source . Photos by APMEX . JM-P-51 Diamond JM Logo with Crossed Hammers Photo by coinwatchco. JM-P-17 JOHNSON MATTHEY AUSTRALIA Westpac Banking Corporation Westpac Banking Corporation is an Australian bank that provides financial services including lending, deposit taking, payments services, investment portfolio management and advice, superannuation and funds . Source . Photo by jamiepinto9 . JM-A-3 JOHNSON MATTHEY AUSTRALIA Oval Logo Photo by ozvintagebars . JM-A-6 REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK Photos by rarebullion.com . JM-B-56 JOHNSON MATTHEY & CO. LTD LONDON 996 Purity Stamp Photos by rarebullion.com . JM-U-45 JM&M LTD CANADA ASSAY OFFICE Oval Logo Photos by CY . JM-MP-11 JOHNSON MATTHEY & CO LTD LONDON Photo by goldbarren-wiki.de . JM-U-51

2nd Generation Genuine Replica I have to say this is one of the nicest replicas I have seen to date. It was sold on eBay around October 2021, which was later shared in JM FB group. Compared with the genuine counterpart, it was missing a lot of the recognizable JM stamps and not serialized. It was never determined if the replica is real gold or plated. Photos by GG. JM-FG-1

Second Generation Hammer Back Photos by bullionexchanges.com . JM-2-24

This page is dedicated to providing information about halfgram weight class. Back STILLWATER Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 1/4 oz Purity: .9995 Metal Type: Palladium Serial Number: 000359 Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | BUFFALO LOGO | 1/4 TROY OUNCE | .9995 FINE PALLADIUM Catalog Number: JM-R-38 Credit to: WorthPoint

Back Second generation Hammer Back Dimensions: Unknown Weight: 3.11 grams or 1/10 troy ounce Purity: .999 Metal Type: Silver Serial Number: A0130 Obverse: Diagonal JM Crossed Hammers Logo Mintage: Unknown Catalog Number: JM-2-20 Credit to: jmfracs

This page is dedicated to providing information about halfgram weight class. Back STILLWATER Made from .9995% palladium, this round comes from the Stillwater Mining Company, which was refined by Johnson Matthey, is in an assay card for proof, and is authorized for an accurate presentation. The obverse side of the round features a close-up of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark overlooking the land they are mapping with Lewis. Describing significant details of the surrounding geography while Clark appears to listen carefully. Also, round bears the words Lewis and Clark West to the Pacific, Stillwater Palladium, 2004, and Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. This one-ounce palladium bar’s reverse includes an American bison image. It replicates the original design elements from the Buffalo nickel designed by James Earle Fraser. An engraving of “United States of America” with engravings of “1 Troy Ounce .9995 Fine Palladium” surrounds a bison standing on a mound of dirt. Inside the protective assay packaging of these 1 oz Johnson Matthey Palladium Stillwater Rounds, you will find the signature of the CEO of Stillwater Mining. This company extracted and refined the metal used in these rounds. Round Specifications Manufacturer: Johnson Matthey Purity: .9995 Series: Stillwater Thickness: 3.5 mm Diameter: 39 mm Edge: Reeded CoA: No Condition: Uncirculated Packaging Type: Assay Information credit to aubullion.ca . Photos by kitco.co Dimensions: 3.5 mm x 39 mm Weight: 1/10 oz Purity: .9995 Metal Type: Palladium Serial Number: 001842 Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | BUFFALO LOGO | 1/4 TROY OUNCE | .9995 FINE PALLADIUM Catalog Number: JM-R-11 Credit to: APMEX

Platinum Collection Gallery 100 grams 2.5 grams 1/4 oz 1/10 oz 5 grams 10 grams 1 oz 50 grams 100 grams 10oz

2nd Generation Genuine Replica The bar on the right are replicas you can commonly find in websites like AliExpress. Compared with the genuine counterpart, the reverse JM logo stamp at the back does not match with the recognized pattern. The serial number box is most commonly left blank on counterfeit bars or may have a laser-etched serial number instead of a stamped serial number. JM-FG-1