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Quality Control At The US Mint

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I have noticed numerous comments RE: Mint Quality Control, so I decided I would try to understand what form that takes. I am sharing my findings in this pdf document.

QUALITY CONTROL AT THE US MINT
--- AN OVERVIEW BY PETE APPLE
--- INCLUDING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PHILADELPHIA AND DENVER MINTS

https://www.coincommunity.com/pdf/Q...S%20Mint.pdf
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Great information! Thank you for posting it on CCF.
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Well done! Thank you, Pete.
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That was a fun read, thanks for posting.

I had no idea that there was a 2014-D mule out there somewhere!
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Great read, thanks!
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Interesting!
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Very informative. Thanks for posting this information.
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Thanks to all for your support!

I am adding a snapshot of one item from my research for those wanting just a taste of the contents


MINT TOLERANCE FOR DOUBLED DIES

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Quote:
I am adding a snapshot of one item from my research for those wanting just a taste of the contents


I highly recommend reading the whole thing though.
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I highly recommend reading the whole thing though.


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