in-‘täl-yō – Intaglio Mint’s First One Ounce Bar
Our first one ounce bar! This .999 fine silver piece puts the Intaglio Mint name front and center, pairing the mint’s logo with a phonetic guide that answers a familiar question: how do you say “intaglio”?
A Name Rooted in the Engraver’s Art
Intaglio comes from the Italian language of carving and incising. In printmaking, the term describes a family of techniques in which an image is cut or etched below the surface of a plate. Ink held in those recesses transfers to paper under pressure. Engraving, etching and drypoint are among the processes gathered under that name.
That connection gives the word a special resonance for collectors who appreciate line, texture and carefully worked metal. On this bar, the name itself becomes part of the design: readable lettering and a textured field create interest without relying on a portrait or elaborate scene.
Obverse Design
The Intaglio Mint logo appears above the hallmark against a textured background. The layout keeps the mint’s identity and the bar’s precious-metal content at the center of attention.
Reverse Design
The pronunciation “in-‘täl-yō” fills the reverse against another textured background. It adds a lighthearted, conversational detail to the design and turns the bar over to the story behind the mint’s name.
A Different Shape for the Collection
The bar format offers a change of pace from the mint’s round designs while retaining a full troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Its smooth edge and Brilliant Uncirculated finish complete a straightforward piece with a distinctive typographic reverse.
Specifications
- Weight: 1 troy ounce
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Format: Bar / ingot
- Edge: Smooth
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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