The 250 Gram PAMP Suisse Gold Cast Bar is produced using the same modern, state-of-the-art refining processes used to mint ingots at PAMP Suisse, such as its famous Fortuna design. However, the cast appearance of these bars gives each a unique appearance that is reminiscent of gold bars used throughout human history. Both sides of this bar have a deeply-mirrored finish that gives it a bright, shiny appearance. The engravings on the obverse side are stamped into the bar rather than engraved above its surface. The individual serial number is particularly unique as it bears a hand-etched appearance. On the obverse side of the bar youll find the PAMP Suisse corporate logo, a series of four circles containing the letters to spell out PAMP. Below the logo are the bars weight, purity, and metal content. An assayers mark and individual serial number are stamped along the bottom. The reverse side of the bar is flat and features no engravings or inscriptions. All products from PAMP Suisse are individually registered and can easily be verified to authenticate the weight, content, and purity of the bar. Each 250 Gram Gold Cast Bar has had its authenticity verified by the Swiss Federal Bureau for the Control of Precious Metals. PAMP Suisse refineries first opened in Ticino, Switzerland in 1977. Though it is younger than other Swiss refineries and mints, its products are considered among the finest in the world. PAMP is now part of the Geneva-based MKS Group, which operates a global precious metals and financial services firm.