+LAST CALL+ When visiting US Mint facility that produces our modern commems what questions should I
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Of course this is hypothetical as of today but you never know....
Give me questions I should be prepared to ask in case hypothetical turns into reality real soon.
LAST CALL ON THIS!!!!!!!
Give me questions I should be prepared to ask in case hypothetical turns into reality real soon.
LAST CALL ON THIS!!!!!!!
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have they experimented with different "thin versus thick" fonts for edge lettering of the dollar coins?
is each coin and medal individually handled to prevent marking them? gloves?
<< <i>Where is the Gold and Silver used to mint the Commemorative Coins mined at?
what is the delivery schedule for the gold and silver planchets?
ok.... how about are the planchets manufactured in the US or territories?
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Jim
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(My guess is there aren't any, but ya never know)
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<< <i>Do you give out free samples ??? >>
This was my first thought.
A sign in the window at the bullet-proof glass enclosed booths at the BEP in Washington DC:
"No Free Samples"
I'm not joking. This was back in the 90's and they may have gained a sense of humor since then.
<< <i>Why the cr*p? Really, why the cr*p?
Jim >>
Their answer may be "Because your elected officials in congress passed a law making us produce this crap."
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
<< <i>Do you give out free samples ??? >>
This was my first thought.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Explain why the 3" medals and the 1½" medals are a different color.... is it a different alloy and if so what are the respective compositions?
3"
1½"
As for the question: Can I see the gold reserves?
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I had a short conversation with one of the coiners about the life of dies and what was the usual reasons for retiring one.
Lots of fun, I wish they'd do it again.
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