{"product_id":"100-oz-engelhard-silver-bar-secondary-market","title":"100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar (Secondary Market)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmbullion.com\/silver\/silver-bars\/\"\u003eBuying silver bars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a reliable means of protecting wealth against the fluctuations of stock markets. There are countless silver bars available to investors, but rough, cast bars have long been a backbone of silver investment. Right now, 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bars are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains 100 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic engravings featured on the bar’s obverse side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank reverse side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-cast, matte finish to the bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined by Engelhard Corporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip in individual plastic flips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that while most Engelhard bars in this listing are cast specimens, it is possible for the lot to include minted bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bars represents the roots of silver refining. While the modern investor will find silver bars finished as minted ingots and hand-poured collectible bars, there have always been cast silver bars for those interested in the pure investment value of silver. While most of Engelhard’s bars are cast silver bars, it is possible for a Secondary Market listing to feature minted bars as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary Market bars are those JM Bullion receives from a source other than the direct manufacturer. Nicks, scratches, and other signs of wear and tear are possible on Secondary Market bars. Also, it is possible for these types of bars to have toning. This a result of the natural oxidation process and does not negatively impact the value of the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of America’s original precious metal refiners was the Engelhard Corporation. The former Fortune 500 company was originally founded in New Jersey in 1902 by Charles W. Engelhard. He purchased the Charles F. Croselmire Company in nearby Newark, New Jersey and founded the American Platinum Works one year later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the company originally focused on platinum smelting and refining, the selection of products grew over time to include silver and gold bars as well. These 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bars have a cast finish, indicating the silver was melted and poured into a pre-formed mold where it cooled before inscriptions were stamped into the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the obverse of the 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar, you’ll find the only engravings. Arranged horizontally across the bar’s obverse surface, the inscriptions include the “Engelhard” name across the top with the purity and weight at the bottom. In the center of the bottom inscription field, you’ll find the individual serial number for the bar in a six-digit numeric code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side of the bars feature no design elements. Cast bars are often left blank on the side that faces down in the mold as inscriptions are stamped into the exposed top layer of the bar. This is the side of the bar exposed while the 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Engelhard Corporation is now owned by a German chemical manufacturer. The international BASF company bought Engelhard for $5 billion in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available to you on the phone at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat service, and via our email address.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"European jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49035290968293,"sku":null,"price":18722.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/7492\/6821\/files\/100-oz-Engelhard-Silver-Bar-Secondary-Market_pkg.jpg?v=1778766048","url":"https:\/\/europeanj.com\/products\/100-oz-engelhard-silver-bar-secondary-market","provider":"European jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}