CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES AND DEADLINES The hallmarking division will be open until 1.00pm on Monday 24th December and will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January 2013. Hallmarking parcels received over the trade counter before 10.00am on Wednesday 19th December will be processed and ready for customer collection by Monday 24th December up until 1.00pm. Hallmarking parcels received by post or securicor up to Monday 17th December will be processed and despatched by Thursday 20th December. La…

NEW FOR 2013 - Introduction to Touch Acid Testing In response to customer enquiries the Assay Office has launched a new, half-day practical training course aimed at people with little or no experience of the method. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to test and identify precious metals including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.  The course consists of an introductory theory session followed by a ‘hands-on’ practical session. It is taught by Ian Bayley, who is…