Vintage 1982 Madison Mint Happy Anniversary One Ounce Fine Silver Art Bar

A beautiful vintage Madison Mint Happy Anniversary silver art bar, produced in 1982.
Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, it features a charming romantic design with wedding bells, flowers and the words Happy Anniversary 1982. The reverse is clearly stamped:
MADISON MINT
.999 FINE SILVER ONE OUNCE
The bar weighs approximately 31.56 grams on my scales, consistent with a one-ounce silver art bar. Madison Mint pieces are sought after by collectors of discontinued American silver bars, particularly dated commemorative and celebration designs. Comparable vintage Madison Mint one-ounce bars are commonly advertised at a considerable premium over their bullion value. �
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The bar has attractive natural toning around the edges, giving it genuine vintage character. There are some light surface marks consistent with age, as visible in the photographs. It has not been polished.
A lovely collectible piece and an especially meaningful gift for someone married in 1982, celebrating an anniversary, or building a collection of vintage silver art bars.