assay bar

noun

: a bar of pure or nearly pure gold or silver manufactured by the government as a standard

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“Assay bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assay%20bar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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