The front features the manufacturer rectangular refinery stamp featuring the JM initials and crossed hammers (⚒). Below is the name, assayer mark and the composition of the metal. At the bottom is the serial number, unique to each bar. See below for variations in the serial number.
Obverse lettering
JM (⚒)
JOHNSON
MATTHEY
ASSAYERS & REFINERS
FINE SILVER
999
10 OUNCES TROY
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
On the rear of the bar is a diagonally recurring pattern of the refinery’s rectangular JM logo and crossed hammers logo. See below for variations.
Reverse lettering
JM
(⚒)
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
JM Johnson Matthey, Salt Lake City,United States (1851-date)
Mintage
ND - Reverse smooth finish - 20 000 ND JM - Reverse JM Cross-Hammer Logo repeated 3 full times - 25 000 ND JM - Reverse JM Cross-Hammer Logo repeated 6 full times - 725 000 ND JM - Reverse JM Cross-Hammer Logo repeated 6 full times & A serial prefix - 5 000 ND JM - Reverse JM Cross-Hammer Logo repeated 6 full times & R serial prefix - 25 000