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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KLJ, post: 80106, member: 1910&quot;]The Mint doesn&#039;t make notes, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP - they also print stamps) does.&nbsp; Both are under the Treasury Department, but are run seperately of each other.&nbsp; Personally, I think the BEP is a better outfit.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The Mint tries to avoid creating collectables by accident (DD, mules, etc.).&nbsp; Creating collectables intentionally (commemoratives) is very much in their plans.</p><p><br /></p><p>We have to remember (we as collectors can sometimes forget it) that the primary job of the Mint and the BEP is to create coins and currency for commerce.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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