Tour of the US Mint

oreville · August 25, 2012 4:23AM

It was amazing and learned so much when I visited the West Point Mint.

This was a highlight of my numismatic life.

My notes did not make sense. Notes cleaned up.

2ltdjorn · August 25, 2012 5:18AM

I have some friends stationed at West Point, it's been on my list to do.

Zoins · August 25, 2012 5:19AM

<< much information learned including the famed milk spots! >>

It sounds like a great experience. I'm waiting in anticipation!

astrorat · August 25, 2012 5:51AM

Very cool ... I am anxious to read your accounting.

pruebas · August 26, 2012 12:27PM

Don't stop now!

And do tell us how you snagged the invitation.

LanLord · August 26, 2012 12:30PM

Is 5 per minute really 60 per hour?

oreville · August 26, 2012 2:57PM

<< Is 5 per minute really 60 per hour? >>

LOL. I multiplied 12 times 5 instead of 60 times 5.

That was totally wrong. But it should be up to 300 per hour not 60 per hour.

I will double check the 5 times per minute as I also remember that 1 coin takes up to 20 seconds each which contradicts the 5 coins per minute. It might be 3 minutes per minute.

michiganboy · August 26, 2012 3:02PM

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<< Is 5 per minute really 60 per hour? >>

LOL. I multiplied 12 times 5 instead of 60 times 5.

That was totally wrong. But it should be up to 300 per hour not 60 per hour.

I will double check the 5 times per minute as I also remember that 1 coin takes up to 20 seconds each which contradicts the 5 coins per minute. It might be 3 minutes per minute. >>

Oh wait and now its three minutes per minute, that explains it.

Swampboy · August 26, 2012 5:19PM

News from the front.

Thanks.

messydesk · August 26, 2012 11:13PM

<< It might be 3 minutes per minute. >>

And how many minutes are in each of those minutes?

Dentuck · August 26, 2012 11:26PM

Thank you for sharing your observations and info-gathering!

Timbuk3 · August 27, 2012 4:47AM

Keep us posted, thanks !!!

MsMorrisine · August 27, 2012 7:06AM

I fully expect all my questions will be answered!!!

DeepCoin · August 27, 2012 9:18AM

I spent a couple of weeks at West Point about 11 years ago. I was putting in an automatic labeling machine back in the days when the Mint shipped directly from their production facilities. West Point is remarkable in many ways. If you work what is called "behind the line" meaning a very restricted area, everyone gets both searched, and weighed going in and out. Security is amazingly tight, as it should be in a place that has substantial amounts of gold, both in coin and bar form.

They used to have a sign, Home of the MS70 back when it was REALLY hard to get a 70 grade.

The folks there take great pride in their work. The quality control area is amazing as well. Given the nature of gold, the security is light years stronger than at the other facilities, i.e. Philadelphia, Denver..etc.

I am so glad Orevlle had a good time there, as it is an amazing place.

johnny9434 · August 28, 2012 5:33AM

im glad ya had a good time and learned a bit

Tour of the US Mint

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