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1 oz Gold Round - Engelhard Prospector
This 1 oz Gold Round features .999 fine gold purity, produced by Engelhard. It is a popular choice among investors and collectors for its historical significance and intrinsic value.
.9999 Fine Gold fine· 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)· IRA eligible
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-1123
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-69
Chain of custodyEngelhard → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1 oz Gold Round - Engelhard Prospector is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, featuring a purity of .9999 fine gold and a weight of 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g). This round, minted by Engelhard in 1977, is celebrated for its artistic representation of a gold prospector, a design that evokes the adventurous spirit of the gold rush. The obverse artwork, crafted by esteemed engraver Steven Rosati, captures the essence of the pursuit of fortune, while the reverse proudly displays the Engelhard logo, affirming its authenticity and quality. As an investment, this gold round offers global liquidity and is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), making it a strategic addition to any portfolio. Investors appreciate the sovereign guarantee of gold's intrinsic value, coupled with Engelhard's legacy of excellence. At Rockwell Metals, we facilitate seamless transactions with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure your investment at the best possible price. Our Cryptographic Vault Passport system guarantees the integrity of your assets, with each round assigned a unique serial number verified by XRF spectrometry. Your holdings are stored in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, with options for instant sell-back liquidity or insured armored delivery to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the Engelhard Prospector Gold Round features a striking depiction of a gold prospector panning for gold, symbolizing the pursuit of wealth and opportunity. The design is attributed to the renowned engraver Steven Rosati, capturing the spirit of the gold rush era.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic Engelhard logo, surrounded by the inscriptions denoting the weight and purity of the gold. The design reflects the high standards of craftsmanship and quality associated with Engelhard products.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9999 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Engelhard
- Year
- 1977
- Grade / Finish
- MS-69
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-ENG-1OZ-1977
- Catalog ID
- 1123
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
Engelhard. Die-verified 1977 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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