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New Diamond Jubilee hallmark is expected to inspire commemorative jewellery and silverware.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
All dealers supplying precious metal items must display the new version from 1 May 2020.
Palladium is now officially a precious metal for fine jewellery with the introduction of a compulsory UK hallmark from 1 January 2010.
First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government
Intellectual property protection specialists WRi Group win the Touchstone Special Recognition Award 2022.
Annual report and accounts of the British Hallmarking Council for the year ended 31 December 2016.
Annual report and accounts of the British Hallmarking Council for the year ended 31 December 2018.
Principles and guidance on sponsors鈥� marks, logos and town marks.
British Hallmarking Council guidance on selling articles of precious metal on the internet, to comply with UK hallmarking legislation.
皇冠体育app Joint Committee of Assay Offices鈥� notice on silver and gold plate.
Trading Standards teams can apply for the annual Touchstone Award.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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