Had a great time, felt like it was a second home Just missed getting to meet up with Mike Beck (Plate Printer) but he promised next time we would get together. Cannot take pictures inside during the tour - completely understand - but it was great/cool watching the printers pump out stacks of money! The workers really hammed it up for the crowd, which we all appreciated. It was a totally cool day! Took home a little souvenir Here are a few shots I did get:
Those progressive proofs are really interesting! And I wonder if that spider press is the one they usually bring to coin shows for demonstrations. Don't you wish the plate vault was part of the tour?
Yes I do, said as much to Mike. I thought the proofs were really cool, wish the one was in focus. Imagine flipping through their catalog of proofs. my bet is that's the same press but I haven't checked it against the pictures I have.
I went there on June 9th, it was great, the guy printing money holding the signs was funny. Great tour.
I live just 30 miles outside of DC and have not been there since grade school...around 1958-60...sure wish I had started my Morgan collection back then!