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    My visit to the Philadelphia Mint

    So last Thursday I took a trip to Philadelphia to see U2. But during the day we did a little sightseeing and I got to tour the Mint for the first time. Very cool and educational experience time. I got a few items at the gift store. Four blank penny books for my 11 y/o son, a magnifier, a roll of 2017 Sacajawea UNC dollars and a really cool large Coast Guard medal for my desk at work. What a fun time.
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    That's a cool trip!! Good concert I'm sure! Do they do tours at the mint where you can actually see the process?

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    I have seen a U2 several times... They can fly forever Sounds like a cool trip you had... I like the medal!!!
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    I bet you loved being there. It has probably changed a bit since I went on the tour in 1998 and 1999. My tours there were working tours where I saw a lot of the processes used at the time. I will never forget it. I think everyone should take that tour.
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    That would be a fun trip.

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    Sounds fun, neat USCG medal too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by makecents View Post
    That's a cool trip!! Good concert I'm sure! Do they do tours at the mint where you can actually see the process?
    I think I remember that they require an RSVP to take the tour. We just did the self guided tour.

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    U2 is my favorite band. This was my first time seeing them live and I’d was an amazing concert!

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    I have seen a U2 several times... They can fly forever Sounds like a cool trip you had... I like the medal!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by emodx View Post
    U2 is my favorite band. This was my first time seeing them live and I’d was an amazing concert!
    That's cool... I have never been to a live concert and these days I couldn't go to one... Messed up lower back!!!
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    What a cool trip! Not everyday you get to go to the Mint and hit a fun concert too!
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