{"product_id":"1-ozt-vintage-1974-mt-everest-mint-love-birds-999-fine-silver-art-bar","title":"1 Ozt - Vintage - 1974 Mt Everest Mint \"Love Birds\" - .999 Fine Silver Art Bar","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eAdd a rare and artistic piece of early bullion history to your stack with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e1 troy ounce .999 fine silver bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck in \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e1974 by the Mount Everest Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of their \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e“Wildlife Tree” series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eThis bar is marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e“First Annual Mount Everest Mint – Wildlife Tree – 1974 – Proof”\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the inaugural release in the series. The reverse features a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e“Lovebirds” design\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting two birds perched on a branch—symbolizing connection, nature, and harmony. 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