Semi-Numismatic

8.88 oz Ag Bar -Scottsdale Mint Dragon Cast Bar (Random Scruffy)

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This modern cast silver bar is a fascinating study in both design and intentional specifications. Struck in the United States by the Scottsdale Mint, the bar contains exactly 8.88 troy ounces of 0.9999 fine silver. The choice of 8.88 ounces is a deliberate and auspicious detail, aligning with traditional themes of wealth and good fortune often associated with the Lunar calendar. The front of the bar showcases a highly detailed, elaborate dragon design, capturing the power and majesty of the legendary creature. Alongside this central artwork, the obverse features the Chinese character representing the dragon, the Scottsdale Mint name, the weight, and the high purity of the metal. To ensure its individuality, each bar is also stamped with a unique serial number. In contrast to the highly decorated front, the reverse side of the bar is left entirely blank. Produced for the year 2024, this release is limited to a mintage of only 2024 pieces. Because these are cast bars, individual examples may exhibit natural characteristics of the minting process, such as light scratching or spotting, which adds to the rugged, industrial charm of each piece.