May 2008 | The Brink’s Journal | Page 11 Assay History Favorable Facility The brand-new facility offers a fi rst-class through-packet solution from production to hallmarking to distribution with greater effi ciency and lower security risks. International customers importing and exporting precious metals will reduce the number of steps in the supply chain, thus ultimately decreasing turnaround time. And customers know: time saved is money earned. Brink’s highly secure premises house a luxury customer viewing room to facilitate quality control. The Assay Offi ce London is complete with the latest hallmarking technology and equipment, including hand, press and laser marking. Only Brink’s With the convenience of Assay Offi ce London within the Brink’s facility and the Brink’s worldwide network, customers can utilize and capitalize on Brink’s services. For instance, our streamlined pick and pack services and distribution solutions reduce liabilities and time lost in transport and downtime . Quicker customs clearance, direct movement from airside, and 24-hour facility usage set Brink’s apart from the competition. By leveraging these improvements, UK jewelry customers can experience quality solutions and increased operational effi ciency on a worldwide basis. Incomparable Service Unlike any other secure logistics solutions provider, Brink’s invests in customers and technology alike. Proven industry knowledge and experience, coupled with Assay Offi ce London’s new location, help make Brink’s the most comprehensive global secure logistics leader. And, Brink’s services, products and customer solutions are virtually unmatched. Feature Story | London Assay Carried out by the Goldsmiths’ Company since 1300, the testing and marking of jewelry and silverware to guarantee the precious metal content of an article was named hallmarking, which originally meant “marked at Goldsmiths’ Hall”. The techniques of sampling, testing of the precious metal content and marking have altered throughout the centuries, but the basic principle of providing a guarantee for manufacturers, importers, retailers and the eventual purchaser remains the same. It is one of the oldest forms of consumer protection. Today, Assay Offi ce London tests and marks approximately 6 million articles each year. Did You Know? In order to comply with the Hallmarking Act of 1973, all precious metal articles imported into the UK must undergo assay and marking before they are sold in the UK marketplace. From Left to Right: David Webster, Orit Eyal, Robert Organ, Stephen Webster, Ksenia Volkova

Page 12 | The Brink’s Journal | May 2008 www.brinksinc.com Solutions Showcase Differentiated by best-in-class technology and groundbreaking manufacturing-based workfl ow processes, Brink’s integrates secure storage, streamlined cash processing and pre-pack operations into its secure facilities in order to eliminate dead time, standardize tasks and automate processes for fl awless execution and peak effi ciency. Aware of the time constraints involved in the trading and movement of foreign exchange, our specially trained staff handles large volumes of cash in multiple currencies on a daily basis, set in our technologically advanced facilities to ensure cash processing speed, turnaround and accuracy with the security only Brink’s can provide. Furthermore, Brink’s works closely with offi cial bodies to comply with the strictest anti-money laundering regulations and to set the standard for the rest of the industry. Brink’s closes the logistics loop with Web-based management information tools that track cash inventories, secure transportation and more. Brink’s cash processing boosts performance by transforming resource-draining cash functions into powerful advantages that drive operational effi ciencies, lower risk, and enhance competitive advantage. Our state-of-theart cash-handling equipment, continuous software upgrades and high-tech facilities allow staff to be productive and to service customers by eliminating costly redundancies and operational ineffi ciencies that can drain profi tability. Exposure to both internal and external theft is dramatically reduced with Brink’s advanced technology and tightly controlled processes. By partnering with Brink’s, you minimize the potential for error and limit your exposure to cash-handling risks. Our powerful, industry-leading information tools deliver critical insights you can use. For decades, Brink’s has partnered and assisted customers with their cash processing needs. All around the world, we utilize our global network to benefi t you – the customer – with the best service and solutions in the secure logistics industry. Brink’s Global Services adds speed and security Brink’s is committed to providing the most advanced cash logistics solutions available. By working hand in hand with fi nancial institutions, central banks and government entities worldwide, Brink’s Global Services is now offering additional services beyond the secure international transportation of bank notes. Cash Processing: