Ok by looking at this it does not look 100% gold. Also it is not .9999 someone stamped the last 9 on after. If this isnt magnetic i would drill a tiny hole into it and inspect the inside color because of all the fakes out there they can make it the right weight but not gold.
I agree with 1997, that last "9" is clearly different than the other 3, and since that was manipulated I already don't know how much I trust these bars. Mind sharing what you paid for them? I hope someone didn't offer them to you as a "I need some cash, here have this gold at a price below melt, it's a good deal".
They are marked 999.9. I found this on the net: "The Netherlands Schöne Edelmetaal (part of the Umicore group) has been a manufacturer of gold bullion and silver bullion bars Amsterdam, since 1739."
They smell good. I think they are .999 fine. I'm still researching your info ikandiggit, thanks! I didn't know where to start on these.
Just a bit of sarcasm. They are CLEARLY the real deal. The extra 9 was done seperately but at the same time that the bar was stamped. They used a 999 stamp along with a 9 stamp to make the four nines. Typical for a foundry to do circa wwii. I believe these to be from that era if not a bit earlier. Probably smuggled out of Europe and handed down through the generation only to end up on CT. These are likely ultra rare but would not demand a large premium. I'd offer $1500 per ounce just cuz there neat. I sure would not sell them for that though if they were mine so who knows. Keep us posted. Snarf
