Probably the Best Video Overview of the Minting Process at US Mint

I think this is the best media presentation of the minting process at the U.S. Mint that I have yet seen. It's a little dated without the computerized designing/engraving that's used now, though. Coin production process starts at 11:00:


A bonus is that you get to see John Mercanti with his 1980s long hair.

The actor presenting in the video is Debra Wilson, who was also a comedian. I almost died laughing watching her as the character "Bunifa Latifah Halifah Sharifa Jackson" here:

 

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10:35.. Huge metal tweezer.. Made me cringe!

I just learned something new.. The Blanks are riddled before going to the upsetting proccess.

 

Was that an Uhlhorn press that she used when doing that?

 

Thanks for the video, mlov43. Very educational.

 

Simple and you are right out dated somewhat. I notice they skipped going from the master hub to how dies were made.

You found the "driving test" funny? I just found it annoying.

 

Funny in an annoying way...

 

Oh, here's South Korea's video, for those with seriously diminished attention spans (coins start at 1:43):

 

Best video I've seen on the U.S. Mint. Thanks