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In common with many other countries, all valuable metals in the UK are assayed and stamped to verify their purity. There are several regional assay offices in the UK, each one having their own specific mark.

The Sheffield assay office was opened in 1773 and has been in continuous operation since. The current assay mark is the Yorkshire Rose. Prior to 1977, it was a crown.

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