[place, date]

Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals

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Dear Sirs,

          I have the honour of informing you that [name of Ministry]

-     herewith expresses the willingness of [name of State] to accede the Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals and apply its provisions as from the date of its entry into force;

-     confirms that all the arrangements have been or will be taken in order to fulfil all the obligations deriving from the accession to the Convention, and

-     will undertake to contribute to the effective operation of the Convention by means of constructive co-operation with the other Members of the Standing Committee.

          The duly filled-in application form and questionnaire is attached [or: will be sent in due time].  The name and address of the Authorised Assay Office(s) according to Article 5 of the Convention is the following:

[Assay Office

Address

Telephone:       

Fax:                 

E-Mail:]

[Signature]