Question

What is the percentage of gold present in ‘Hallmark’ gold? (Answer in one or two sentences)

Answer 1

Answer:

Hallmark on gold is certification purity of gold.

Explanation:

Hallmark on gold is certification purity of gold.

There are different  hallmarks values which represent purity of Gold

22K916  -  22 Carat  gold  or 91.6 % pure

20K833  - 20 Carat  gold  or 83.3 % pure

18K750  -  18 Carat  gold  or 75 % pure

14K583  -  14 Carat  gold  or 58.3 % pure

just for information 24 Carat gold is considered 100 % pure gold

Answer 2

Answer:

Hallmark gold is gold which is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS). BIS stamp a certificate of purity and fineness of gold which is called as hallmarking. Hallmarking on the gold shows that the gold used for making jewelry follows the international standards of purity.

22 Carat  gold is 91.6 % pure

20 Carat  gold is 83.3 % pure

18 Carat  gold is 75 % pure

14 Carat  gold is 58.3 % pure and

24 Carat gold is 10