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Posted 07/01/2010 8:42 pm
I do know that two or three governments do keep old dies at least to some extent. I know that France does and that Austria does too. I have seen some of the Mexican dies so I know they do keep some dies as well as old minting equipment in Mexico City but it is very haphazard. I would love to know which dies are still in existence.
I believe the US does not keep dies - but do they keep hubs or galvanos? Hubs allow creation of dies and galvanos allow creation of hubs - so they are as important as the dies themselves.
Other countries I am not so certain about. Does anyone know?
Is there some law that would protect us from say a flood of 1796 US 25 cent coins? That could cut the deficit quickly if they told no one.
I believe the US does not keep dies - but do they keep hubs or galvanos? Hubs allow creation of dies and galvanos allow creation of hubs - so they are as important as the dies themselves.
Other countries I am not so certain about. Does anyone know?
Is there some law that would protect us from say a flood of 1796 US 25 cent coins? That could cut the deficit quickly if they told no one.
Edited by swamperbob
07/01/2010 8:43 pm
07/01/2010 8:43 pm
