The Denver Mint

Résumé du livre

This is the most comprehensive book ever published about the Denver Mint. It takes readers from the days when gold dust was legal tender in the dusty frontier town of Denver to the present when the Mint is a world-class facility that makes most of our coins. The authors were granted rare access to mint documents and photographs, exclusive interviews, and a special guided tour through the mint. Some of these stories have never been made public before. Thus, it provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Denver Mint--entertaining stories of colorful characters, controversial coins, and the creative artists behind the nation's coinage.

The book covers everything from workday life at the Mint to tales of gangsters and dramatic gold transfers. It goes beyond the basics, with well-researched slices of information, photos and interviews. Even money-oriented recipes are included (mint brownies, anyone?).