Here's a video that I thought everyone on the forum would find interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT-t5WUniHk&feature=channel_video_title It shows the ATB 5oz bullion coins being produced. Pay close attention to how the finished pucks slide down the assembly line...this will explain all the nicks on the rim we've been complaining about. Every time I heard them "CLANK" together, I felt sick to my stomach!
Very neat, thanks for posting. Though I am not a huge fan of the ATB Coins, I did find the video interesting.
CLANK…CLANK…CLANK…CLANK. The sound definitely makes one wince! Thanks for posting this video, as it does indeed answer many of my questions. However, couldn’t the mint find a gentler method for having these coins move down the assemble line?
Anyone notice at 2:47, the bullion coin she's holding up has a "P" on it. Maybe a uncirc before it's been vapor blasted? If not, that would be an awesome "error" coin to find!
"specially trained" employees... in flannel shirts! they were tossing those coins around like jugglers
Oh man, no such thing as MS70 with these. Though some will argue that MS70 doesn't truly exist for any coin. I hope this isn't standard procedure at the US Mint.
I loved the several scenes with out gloves.... And I also second the feelings about the Clink...Clink...Clink LOL
