Intaglio Mint – Our First Ten Troy Ounce Bar

Our first ten troy ounce bar brings the Intaglio Mint identity to a broad rectangular canvas. Clear weight and purity markings, a dedicated numbering block, and a repeating diamond background give this .999 fine silver bar a look built around the mint itself. Turn it over and the design changes direction, with a landscape layout that puts the pronunciation of “Intaglio” at the center.

A Name Rooted in the Art of Engraving

Intaglio is an art term with a long association with engraved surfaces. In printmaking, it describes techniques in which lines or areas are cut below the surface of a plate, holding the ink that transfers to paper under pressure. Engraving and etching are familiar examples. That artistic vocabulary gives the name on the reverse a little more meaning: it points to a world where carefully worked surfaces carry the image.

The reverse’s pronunciation design turns the mint’s name into the subject, while the matching diamond pattern ties both faces together. This is a straightforward bullion format with enough visual detail to reward turning the bar in hand.

Design Details

Obverse: The Intaglio Mint logo sits at the top above “.999 FINE SILVER” and “TEN TROY OUNCES.” A numbering block appears below, using the format “2023 – XXXXXX.” The surrounding diamond pattern gives the open field a consistent texture.

Reverse: The pronunciation of Intaglio is centered in a landscape composition over a diamond-patterned background. The change in orientation makes the reverse read as a separate design while retaining the bar’s visual identity.

Specifications

• Weight: 10 troy ounces
• Purity: .999 fine silver
• Dimensions: 90 mm × 45 mm × 6 mm
• Edge: Smooth
• Numbering format: 2023 – XXXXXX

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