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Exploring the Unusual Makeup of Johnson Matthey MP Italy Silver Bars


Johnson Matthey is a well-known name among silver bar collectors, as it is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the precious metals industry. The company was founded in 1817 by Percival Norton Johnson, a gold assayer, and later joined by George Matthey, a chemist. Together, they established a reputation for excellence and innovation in refining and fabricating gold, silver, and platinum, as well as developing chemical and environmental engineering solutions.


Johnson Matthey also produced a variety of silver bars, from large 1000oz bars for industrial and commercial use, to small fractional bars for retail and investment use. Johnson Matthey operated internationally and bars produced by the company in Italy, in particular, can be exceptionally unique, rare, and rewarding bars to collect.


The Johnson Matthey Garantito Metalli Preziosi 1oz Silver Bar: A Unique Composition


Johnson Matthey produced unique bars featuring the MP (Metalli Preziosi) stamp in low quantities. These bars feature a white matte finish because of the production process of these particular bars, which involved the combination and fusing of silver powders and foils.


Through testing of multiple bars in varying weight classes, we found that, despite being marked .999 fine silver, when tested using a Sigma Metalytics Precious Metals Verifier, that the bars tend to test closer to .925 sterling silver. However, we believe that, due to the composition of the bars, some testing equipment may inaccurately estimate the purity as the granular nature of the powder and foils can be difficult to verify.



Multiple bars of multiple types all purchased from various reputable dealers such as Apmex were tested and we came to the conclusion that all fell within the same general purity range.


The Johnson Matthey Garantito Metalli Preziosi 1oz Silver Bar: Two Primary Variations


Johnson Matthey produced many variations of the MP Italy bars in many varying weight classes. However, in the 1oz weight class, there are two primary versions more commonly seen on the market that are absent of any sort of custom-etching or personalization. The differences between both of these bars is subtle, but the estimated mintage varies greatly between both.


🔥2K MINTED🔥 Johnson Matthey Italy Garantito Metalli Preziosi MP 1oz Silver Bar



The first variation of the Johnson Matthey MP Italy 1oz silver bar features the words "METALLI PREZIOSI" in ALL CAPS. This particular variant is estimated at just 2,000 bars produced. However, much less frequently seen on the secondary market is a version of the same bar that showcases these same words in Italicized font absent ALL CAPS. These bars, which feature the words "Metalli Preziosi" were estimated at less than 250 minted, making them a Tier 1 silver bar by AllEngelhard's standards.


🔥250 MADE🔥 Johnson Matthey Italy Garantito Metalli Preziosi MP 1oz Silver Bar



Why Collect 1oz Johnson Matthey MP Italy silver bars?


The Johnson Matthey Italy Garantito Metalli Preziosi MP 1oz Silver Bar is more than just a silver bar. It is an extremely low mintage and unique example of Johnson Matthey's international products. It represents the legacy of Johnson Matthey, which has been a trusted and reliable partner in the precious metals industry for over 200 years. It showcases the quality and innovation of Johnson Matthey, which used its expertise and technology to create fine silver products that met the highest standards.


The bar is also a valuable investment, as it offers the benefits of silver bullion, such as hedge against inflation, diversification, and liquidity, along with the advantages of collectible bars, such as rarity, demand, and premium. The bar is highly sought after by collectors and investors, as it is scarce, beautiful, and historical.


How to Get 1oz Johnson Matthey MP Italy silver bars?


If you are interested in acquiring the 1oz Johnson Matthey Italian silver bars, you have come to the right place. Everything on our website is sourced from reputable suppliers and verified for purity using industry-standard Sigma Metalytics testing equipment, so you can shop with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you want to buy one or more bars, we have what you need at competitive prices.




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