Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.
Category: United States Mint
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For America’s 250th, Should the Coin of Trump’s Realm Be Gold?
The New York Times – Business:A federally appointed committee is pushing back on plans to mint gold currency depicting President Trump.
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A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’
Would a proposed coin featuring the president on both sides commemorate America’s founding, or undercut its founding principles?
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So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.
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Without Pennies, What Becomes of Penny Loafers?
The fashion world pondered the future of the iconic shoe after learning that a presidential order might eliminate the penny.
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Celia Cruz Will Be First Afro-Latina to Appear on the U.S. Quarter
The New York Times – Business:Ms. Cruz, a Cuban American singer known as the Queen of Salsa, was described by the U.S. Mint as “one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.”
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Can A Trillion Dollar Coin Resolve the Debt Ceiling Crisis?
The New York Times – Business:The latest standoff over raising the nation’s debt ceiling is giving new life to an old theory about how to avoid a default.