The marks include:

– Maker’s mark
The initials of the maker

- Traditional fineness mark
Sterling Silver, Gold, Platinum

- Millesimal fineness mark
These show the standard of fineness – the purity of the precious metal
925 for sterling silver, 999 for Britannia Silver, 750 for 18ct Gold

- Assay Office mark
London, Birmingham, Sheffield or Edinburgh

- The date letter
Which changes yearly

- Commemorative Marks
A special mark to commemorate a significant national events may be added if a sponsor chooses. This commemorative mark is to honour the Queens Jubilee in 2012