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How Coins Are Made

Blanks are heated in an annealing furnace.

Step 2: Annealing, Washing and Drying

The blanks are heated in an annealing furnace to soften them. Then, they are run through a washer and dryer.

 Blanks are run through a washer and dryer.

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Step 1:    Blanking

Step 2:    Annealing, Washing and Drying

Step 3:    Upsetting		 Step 4:    Striking

Step 5:    Inspecting

Step 6:    Counting and Bagging

 


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