The Hallmarking (International Convention) Order 2002

Article 3(2)

SCHEDULE 1

PART ISHIELDS

PART IIEXAMPLES OF THE COMMON CONTROL MARK

Article 3(3)

SCHEDULE 2FOREIGN ASSAY OFFICE MARKS

AUSTRIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK

FINLAND

1.  Articles of precious metals

2.  Articles of precious metals exported with standards of fineness other than those recognised by Finnish law

IRELAND

1.  Articles of precious metals

2.  Articles made elsewhere

NETHERLANDS

NORWAY

PORTUGAL

SWEDEN

1.  For all standards of fineness recognised by the Convention

2.  For standards of fineness recognised by the Swedish law, being at least 750 for gold, 830 for silver and 950 for platinum.

(a)Articles made in Sweden

(b)Articles made elsewhere

SWITZERLAND

A.OFFICIAL SWISS CONTROL MARKS

1.  Articles of precious metals

2.  Watch cases of precious metals not originating in Switzerland

3.  Articles of precious metals exported with standards of fineness other than those recognised by Swiss law

B.DISTINCTIVE MARKS OF THE AUTHORISED SWISS ASSAY OFFICES

The distinctive mark of each office is to be found on all Official Swiss Control Marks at the place marked with a cross in the illustrations above.

OfficeDistinctive mark
Berne (Head Office)+ (Swiss cross)
Bâle-ville★ (5 pointed star)
Bâle-aéroportM
BienneB
La Chaux-de-FondsC
Chiassot
Genève-villeG
Genève-aéroportA
Grangesg
LausanneV
Le LocleL
NeuchâtelN
Le Noirmontn
RomanshornR
SchaffhouseS
Zürich-villeZ
Zürich-aéroportK