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Gold Hallmark Numbers Explained What 375 585 750 916 and 999 Numbers Mean and How Golds Purity Is Hidden Inside Every Stamp

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The article explains gold hallmark numbers and Indian BIS hallmarking regulations. It is an educational piece with no concrete commercial mechanism, price move, supply disruption, investment, or regulatory change that directly affects any sector. No company, commodity price, or margin channel is impacted.

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  • BIS hallmarking mandatory for 14, 18, 22-carat gold jewellery in India since June 23, 2021.
  • Hallmark numbers 375, 585, 750, 916, 999 indicate gold purity (9k, 14k, 18k, 22k, 24k).
  • Registered jewellers must submit items to BIS-recognised centres for purity testing.
  • Each hallmarked item gets a unique six-digit HUID code.
  • Hallmark numbers are found in discreet locations on jewellery.

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