Bas-Relief Bars
Country or Area: Thailand
In Thailand, gold bars with the manufacturer¡¯s marks in bas-relief are still widely traded. The marks, carved into the base of the bar mould, are formed when molten gold is poured into the mould. This traditional method of marking cast bars eliminates the need for conventional marking tools: dies, punches and hammers. Most weights range between 10 baht and 100 baht.