Are Engelhard silver bars worth more?

Investors have been buying Engelhard silver bars for more than a century. As a result, Engelhard silver bars cost a bit more than a standard generic 100 ounce silver bar. The robust collectors’ market for Engelhard silver bars also means that you will recoup that premium when you sell.

How much is an Engelhard silver bar worth?

The Engelhard 100 oz Silver Bar bar contains 100 troy ounces of silver bullion. The melt value of one Engelhard 100 oz Silver Bar bar is $2405.00 based on the current silver spot price.

Is there a serial number on an Engelhard bar?

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). 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.

What’s the difference between the real and fake Engelhard bars?

The real one has a straight line at the top of the ‘G’ in ‘ENGELHARD’ on the reverse, the fake does not. The real one has a longer vertical line in the ‘+’, whereas the fake has a longer horizontal line. The real one has a tiny dot in the middle of the ‘bull’ logo on the reverse, the fake one is much larger.

How much does a 1oz Engelhard bar weigh?

Be wary of multiple proof Engelhard Prospectors sold together, Weigh any Engelhard products to make sure the weight is correct (at least 31.10g for a 1oz bar/round), 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).

How big is a 1984 Engelhard prospector bar?

Do not buy any 1984 Engelhard Prospectors without an understanding of what the counterfeits are like, Be wary of multiple proof Engelhard Prospectors sold together, Weigh any Engelhard products to make sure the weight is correct (at least 31.10g for a 1oz bar/round),