Never, ever buy a proof Engelhard Prospector (especially 1984!) unless you are an expert or have consulted an expert.

Be wary of any bars or rounds that come in a hard plastic 'air tite' few (if any) real Engelhard bars/rounds were issued this way.

Be wary of any bars with no serial number (most, but not all, real Engelhard bars have a serial number few Engelhard rounds have a serial number).

Weigh any Engelhard products to make sure the weight is correct (at least 31.10g for a 1oz bar/round),.

Be wary of multiple proof Engelhard Prospectors sold together,.

Do not buy any 1984 Engelhard Prospectors without an understanding of what the counterfeits are like,.

Do not buy proof Engelhard Prospectors without carefully understanding what they should look like,.

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We invite you to browse our extensive inventory of products.Definitive Page About Fake and Counterfeit Engelhard Silver Bars We are pleased to offer a wide variety of precious metal bullion bars, rare, special-edition, and limited-edition coins produced by the finest mints in the world. While these highly sought after bars do not possess a shiny finish, they are extremely popular and valuable because of their Engelhard heritage. The reverse side of the bar is embossed with a repeating pattern of the word ENGELHARD set on a diagonal. These vintage one-ounce bars are simply designed, with the Engelhard trademark insignia located on the front along with the specifications 1 TROY OUNCE, FINE SILVER, ENGELHARD, and the bar’s personal registration number. But investors in precious metals have always valued the products made by Engelhard, which was at one point the world’s largest mint for precious metal products and the world’s largest precious metals smelter. These rare bars have not been produced since the mid-1980s, and the Engelhard Corporation was sold to BASF chemicals in 2006. Many investors and collectors of fine metal products have profound interest in these bars, which are no longer in production. We are happy to offer one-ounce 99.9% fine silver ingot bars produced by the Engelhard Corporation in individual plastic flips. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL DESIGN VARIATIONS OF THE BAR AND WE WILL CHOOSE THE DESIGN OF OUR CHOICE BASED ON OUR CURRENT INVENTORY. YOU SHOULD EXPECT DINGS, SCRATCHES, AND OTHER AESTHETIC IMPERFECTIONS, ALTHOUGH THE PURITY AND WEIGHT WILL BE AS LISTED.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ENGELHARD BARS HAVE NOT BEEN PRODUCED SINCE THE MID 1980S, THUS THESE BARS DO NOT SHIP IN NEW CONDITION.

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