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U.S. MINT DOCUMENT TRANSCRIPTION UPDATERoger W Burdette writes: "To date the US Mint document transcribers have completed almost 400 documents. These range from telegrams and single page letters, to 25-page technical reports and data tables. Here is an excerpt from a letter sent by Mint Director Linderman to the Mint of Belgium regarding possible use of raised lettering on U.S. coins. "Every transcription is important in unlocking the real history of United States coinage and its role in the American financial system. "New volunteers are welcome."
J. Allard, Esq. Brussels My Dear Sir: Several circumstances have delayed my reply to your kind communication of the 4th ultimo. Mr. Myers appears to have misunderstood my request. I simply desired him to make inquires with a view to obtain your suggestions in relation to placing letters around the edge of our coin, and not to order tools for that purpose. In reply to your inquiry, as to whether the lettering should be comprised in the diameter or added outside of the diameter, I have to say that it should be the latter. What I will require, is a segment collar properly lettered and ready for use for striking twenty dollar pieces, and if possible, the tools and process by which collars can be re-produced here, for the other denominations of our coins. Preliminary to your undertaking the work, however, I would like you to furnish me with an estimate of the cost of the contemplated collar and tools, and I will then decide what further action to take. Want to help with this great project? Let me know and I'll pass your information on to Roger. I can be reached at whomren@gmail.com . -Editor
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