Türkiye
In the Grand Bazaar, gold is marked with its fineness and the maker's registered stamp — 22-carat “has altın” is king — while the state tests samples rather than striking every piece.
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Mandatory maker's mark
Precious metals run under Decree 32 (1989); the Mint (Darphane) authorises assay houses that analyse samples and issue reports rather than striking each piece. 22-carat gold dominates the bazaar trade.
Self-applied fineness + registered maker's mark; assay houses test samples.
What you'll see struck
916 · 22 ayar
22-carat “has altın”
The fineness number; 916 ↔ 22 ayar is the cultural default of the Turkish gold trade.
Fineness numbers
Other standards
750 (18k), 585 (14k), 995 (has, ~24k), 333 (8k) for gold; 925 for silver.
Maker's mark
Müessese damgası
The maker/workshop stamp, registered with the Turkish patent office (TÜRKPATENT).
Fineness
- Gold
- 333 · 585 · 750 · 916 (dominant) · 995
- Silver
- 925
Decode a mark you've found
Seen a number struck inside a piece? Read what it means, and how Türkiye marks it.
Heading there to buy? These district buyer's guides show how to read a hallmark at the counter, what a fair price looks like, and how to spot a fake.
- Analysis and assay-house services Verified
- Decree 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency Verified
* There is no compulsory per-piece state touch-mark in Türkiye; the tuğra appears on bullion coins, not jewellery. The exact legal obligation to mark at retail is unclear in official text.
A reference guide, not an authentication service. Marks vary by date and metal; consult the relevant assay office or standards body for definitive identification.