in the pound better than the Indian Standard, are burned,
that is heated red hot, and
cut into several
pieces in
the pieces
order that the Mint May
be
Satisfied that they contain no Mixture of other Metal or substance in lump,
are
then
assayed, Bars of any
the lower Number are premelted
prior to assay
Foreign Coins in great numbers are also received from the Merchants, and these
are Melted down and the Mass
assayed like the bars.
of The foregoing process
although performed on the Mint Premises and under its
officers, in order that the Mint may have the best possible security
for the integrity of the bullion
do not involve the mint in
any responsibility for Melting or other losses, the bullion being treated in the presence of its Agent,
its owner or his
and secured in the
strong room on his responsibility
The bullion after cutting
and
burning or premelting
is delivered to the Bullion
office of the Mint by weight,
and the Mint Master returns