Perth Mint 1kg bar

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    Just have a random question re the way the Swan is facing on a 1kg bar as in left or right

    Which is the correct way or does it may any difference

    Appreciate comments and thoughts

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    Thanks for your reply as that was my thinking also with the earlier style bar
    More of a collectors buy and hold a premium perhaps ?
     
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    Apparently the switch from left to right swan is surprisingly recent - in 2008 if I've understood correctly. It's really a darn shame that it seems quite impossible to resurrect the treasure trove of info that was lost when this site was overhauled. :(
     
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    Who is the silver King or Queen on this site that holds the fountain of knowledge re the Perth Mint bars
     
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    Yep, the left facing Swan is the older and right is newer

    Depending on the actual bar, some of the left facing carry a premium, but not a lot

    2008 was also when the mint starting putting the "P" on all their coins too
     
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    Thanks for this info and in saying that what was the reason or rationale for swapping from left to right
     
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    Perth Bullion have those bars in stock too. I used to have one myself but it was 100oz - beautiful bar

    Probably $30-$40 more than standard PM bars in terms of value (1kg)
     

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