Flattened 24K Gold Bullion Wafer / Scrap Gold Plate
Gold Bar/Ingot (Deformed/Scrap) · Yellow Gold (Pure 999 fine gold alloy)
Purity: Likely 24K (99.9% fine gold); high-luster yellow tones suggest investment grade fineness before deformation.
Type
Gold Bar/Ingot (Deformed/Scrap)
Purity
Likely 24K (99.9% fine gold); high-luster yellow tones suggest investment grade fineness before deformation.
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (Pure 999 fine gold alloy)
Weight
Estimated 2g to 5g (0.06 to 0.16 troy oz) based on thinness and size relative to fabric background.
Description
A thin, rectangular gold wafer that has undergone significant surface wear and potential mechanical flattening. The piece exhibits the classic vibrant hue of high-purity gold and maintains a metallic luster despite various surface abrasions and some adhering white residue or adhesive. It represents a piece of 'scrap' gold bullion, valuable primarily for its metal content rather than aesthetic or numismatic appeal.
Key Features
High-purity color profile, rectangular geometry, thin gauge, and horizontal brushed texture across the surface.
Color & Finish
Deep, rich golden yellow; horizontal striations suggest mechanical flattening; reflective but marred by surface scratches and residue.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No clear legible stamps visible in current orientation; potential faint indentation at lower center may indicate a weathered logo or purity mark.
Dimensions Estimate
Approximately 25mm length x 10mm width x 0.5mm thickness; thin rectangle profile.
Gemstones & Inlays
None
Clasp & Closure
Not applicable (raw bar/plate form)
Chain & Links
Not applicable; flat solid gold strip construction.
Craftsmanship Details
Simple mechanical rolling/stamping process; edges show evidence of shear-cutting rather than hand-casting.
Authentication Indicators
The rich color and soft edges are consistent with high-karat gold; lack of visible 'base metal' peeling suggests it is solid rather than plated. Recommend XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for confirmation.
Origin & Maker
Unknown; typical of small mints or commercial gold leaf/wafer suppliers.
Era & Period
Contemporary (2000s-present) based on modern thin-rolled bullion manufacturing techniques.
Age Estimate
Likely less than 20 years old; lacks significant environmental oxidation or age-specific patina.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern storage of wealth in divisible, portable units of pure metal.
Condition Notes
Fair to Poor (Scrap grade); significant deformation at top-right corner, surface gouges, and unknown residue/peeling on the face.
Value Estimate
Valued at its current spot price melt value; if confirmed as 24K, value is (Weight in grams) x (Current 24K per-gram rate). Minimal premium over gold spot price due to damage.
Care & Maintenance
Store in a protective capsule to prevent further scratches; pure gold is very soft and will deform easily under pressure.
Similar Items
1g PAMP Suisse Multigram bars, gold grain/casting shot, or jeweler's gold solder plate.
Interesting Facts
Pure 24K gold is so soft that it can be rolled into sheets so thin that the lightest breeze can tear them; this item is a slightly thicker iteration of such industrial gold leaf.