Rare, Collectable and Old Fashion Silver Bar. II

[ChemyD]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member based in France (originally from Montreal). I've finally decided to get some expert opinions on a piece that’s been in my family since the 70s.

It's a 1kg (32.150 oz) Engelhard poured bar, serial number 153976. From what I've gathered on AllEngelhard, this looks like a Tier 1 scarcity variety.

The most interesting part for me is that it still has its original yellow Guardian Trust Company envelope (Montreal/Toronto/Vancouver).

I'm trying to understand the 'collector' premium for such a bar here in Europe compared to the North American market. Does the provenance (envelope) add significant value for European stackers, or is this primarily a 'must-have' for Canadian specialists?

I'd appreciate any thoughts on a fair valuation in today's market.

Thanks!

 

[JohnnyBravo300]

Id keep that. It will probably have a premium in the hundreds some day!

 

[ChemyD]

Thanks for the insight, really appreciated.
My father acquired it in Montreal back in the day (70'-80'}, and I recently rediscovered it along with the original Guardian Trust envelope. That provenance is part of why I’ve held onto it. At this point I’m not in a rush to sell, more trying to understand how pieces like this are currently valued among collectors, especially given the apparent low mintage.

Still deciding whether it’s something to keep long-term or eventually pass on to a serious Engelhard collector.