In line with the decisions taken by many other businesses across the UK following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening, and to protect our employees as well as the integrity of our business, it is with regret that we have to advise you that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Birmingham Assay Office will be closing all operations at the end of business on Tuesday 24th March 2020 for the 3 weeks stipulated by the Government.

The first Created in the UK Mark is struck at Birmingham Assay Office. Created in the UK, a scheme recently launched by NAJ has had its mark struck on the first item – a custom bowl designed by esteemed Silversmith, Andrew Macgowan.

  As the Coronavirus continues to spread, the Birmingham Assay Office wishes to provide you with an update on its business continuity plans in light of the current pandemic. First and foremost, we are continuing to follow Government advice and we are doing all that we can to safeguard our employees, our customers and suppliers. As we currently stand, it is business as usual at the Birmingham Assay Office, and we plan to continue to trade unless Government policy forces a closure. Norm…