1971 Franklin Mint Christmas Sterling Silver Ingot 1000 Grain Sleigh Scene

  

1971 Franklin Mint Christmas Sterling Silver Ingot 1000 Grain Sleigh Scene. This object is a vintage 1971 Christmas Silver Ingot produced by The Franklin Mint.

The bar features an embossed scene of a horse-drawn sleigh with the text "CHRISTMAS 1971" prominently at the top. These ingots were part of an annual series of holiday-themed silver collectibles issued by the mint during the 1970s and 1980s. Guaranteed 1000 grains, which is approximately 2.08 to 2.1 troy ounces. Produced at Franklin Center, PA, with a reported mintage of approximately 47,912 pieces for the 1971 proof edition. Typically features the Franklin Mint logo and guarantees the metal content and weight.