I'm looking for bars that have the year of manufacture stamped on them. Prefer poured but also interested in extruded or stamped or whatever. I know NTR has been doing the lunar thing since 2012 and I've got a few of those. But looking to add some others. Anyone know of other bar producers that stamp the date on the bars? As an alternate, a bar with a uniquely identifying feature or serial number that can be easily dated (I don't think most bars with SNs can actually be dated...).
Baird & Co 1kg and 100 oz cast bars? http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-52065-new-brand-of-kilo-bar-baird-co-999-cast-silver-bar.html They are really awesome, IMHO.
Here's a longer way of saying, "No, not really.. Well, sorta.." http://www.ebay.com/itm/121429583925 and.. http://www.perthbullion.com/shop/detail/bairdsbk1/ You might be able to save a few bucks if you get a 5x eBay Bucks Bonus.. Otherwise, ordering directly via PB might be the better deal, even when factoring in the PayPal surcharge & slightly higher shipping. (Yes, they ship to the US.) Break out dat calculatorz! Finally, I agree with Taz.. I don't have many, but one of my favorite kilo bars.
Too funny. I just completed my order at Perth Bullion right before you posted this. It worked out well because they still had a 2013 NTR Year of the Snake 10 ounce bar that I have been looking for!
Looks like Yeager's has a 1 ounce dated bar: http://www.yeagerspouredsilver.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=107
SilverTowne also does a few minted ones they date. Generic stuff, so not sure how the quality is. And if you're interested in vintage stuff, there are a ton of dated 1-oz minted bars out there from the '70s. US Assay bars (minted version) are dated 1981. Nice piece of history. Sometimes you can find them in good condition for a decent price.
All bars should have serial numbers and date of manufacture. The cost wouldn't add 10 cents to the price.
