What all the Fuss is About -- The rush on gold in world markets has not affected this display of gold bars at the Denver Mint. Each bar averages about 416 troy ounces and is worth about $14,581. As the sign notes, the display is worth $1,000,442. The Denver Mint melts about $18 million worth of gold annually.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

What all the Fuss is About -- The rush on gold in world markets has not affected this display of gold bars at the Denver Mint. Each bar averages about 416 troy ounces and is worth about $14,581. As the sign notes, the display is worth $1,000,442. The Denver Mint melts about $18 million worth of gold annually.

Associated Press · [ca. March 1968]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Gold: Includes Mining

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