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British Hallmarking Council chairman Tom Murray welcomes official retention of the hallmark.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New Diamond Jubilee hallmark is expected to inspire commemorative jewellery and silverware.
Palladium is now officially a precious metal for fine jewellery with the introduction of a compulsory UK hallmark from 1 January 2010.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
The notice produced by the British Hallmarking Council is available here.
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