akdrv Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 'The Denver Mint: 100 Years of Gangsters, Gold, and Ghosts' by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field has recently been published by Mapletree Publishing Company, Denver, CO. From the book's web page: "This is the most comprehensive book ever published about the Denver Mint. It takes readers from the days when gold dust was legal tender in the dusty frontier town of Denver to the present when the Mint is a world-class facility that makes most of our coins. History buffs will love the book’s historical highlights while casual readers will enjoy seeing how the cultural events and trends influenced money and life at the Mint. "The book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Denver Mint — entertaining stories of colorful characters, controversial coins, and the creative artists behind the nation’s coinage. It covers everything from workday life at the Mint to tales of gangsters and dramatic gold transfers." The 192-page illustrated softcover book is available from the publisher for $18.95 postpaid. For more information, see: http://www.mapletreepublishing.com/Books/Denver_Mint.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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