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We will definitely get Tom on a podcast as soon as the book is available! (Assuming he is game.) John (View Post)

Thanks for the feedback. I am relatively new to this podcast format (career 1: coin dealer; career 2: publisher; career 3: journalist) and I always find it hard to watch myself. I enjoy it, but I hav… (View Post)

I also think that's how it works. The difference between cost to produce and face value is called "seigniorage" so it makes perfect sense to make high denom coins with a relatively low… (View Post)

My understanding is the US Mint is self-sufficient and would have to go to Congress for an appropriation, which hasn't been done since the 18th century. (View Post)

Jeff and I had the privilege of speaking with Ms. McNally earlier this week. She was extremely easy to talk to. Clearly the Mint has to be very careful with the information (and timing) they release … (View Post)