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Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby Day9 » Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:29 am

Here's a video from the US Mint!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32YpAXY789w
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby avidbrandy » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:01 pm

I always assumed they were made of magic and cookies.
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby RD5 » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:27 pm

avidbrandy wrote:I always assumed they were made of magic and cookies.

that about sums it up
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby shinnosuke » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:41 pm

If I worked there, I would go nuts on the first day. WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T TAKE THEM HOME WITH ME!?! I MADE THEM AND THEY'RE GOING WITH ME!!!
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby OtusLotus » Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:25 pm

I want to be the guy that rubs all that oil on those planchets.... ooooh baby!!!
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby Shifty51 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:36 am

You mean there's no chocolate in these things?!!! What a jip!!!
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby slickeast » Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:20 am

Shifty51 wrote:You mean there's no chocolate in these things?!!! What a jip!!!


That explains why I can't get the wrapper off of them
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby RD5 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:57 am

OtusLotus wrote:I want to be the guy that rubs all that oil on those planchets.... ooooh baby!!!

HAHA YES
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby natsb88 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:21 pm

Eh, the mint only does the easy part. Making the planchets is the real challenge...
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Re: Ever wondered how they make American Silver Eagles?

Postby NickelExpress » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:27 pm

slickeast wrote:
Shifty51 wrote:You mean there's no chocolate in these things?!!! What a jip!!!


That explains why I can't get the wrapper off of them


The chocolate ones are just super rare, I suggest buying until you find at least one :D
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