The Birmingham Assay Office
PO Box 151
Newhall Street,
Birmingham
B3 1SB
0871 871 6020
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Opening Hours:
Our trade counter is open from:
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4pm
Friday: 8.30am - 1pm
Our switchboard is manned from:
Monday to Thursday: 8.15am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.15am to 1pm
The main function of The Birmingham Assay Office is to test and hallmark precious metal items as required by the Hallmarking Act. It is the largest Assay Office in the world and was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1773.
