Pioneering new technology will enable The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops Provides a source of high-quality precious metals while offering a solution to significant and growing environmental challenges Forms part of The Royal Mint’s reinvention and helps secure a future as a leader in […]
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By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins ……. The committee tasked with preparing Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics is exploring a frugal plan for producing the bronze, silver, and gold medals awarded to winning athletes. The idea? Use precious metals recycled from old electronics. Ambitious Recycling Initiative Hosting the Olympic Games requires major capital outlays and investment […]
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Under the authority of 31 U.S.C. § 5120, the United States Mint established a program by which people and businesses could exchange bent and partial coins (commonly referred to as “mutilated coins”) for reimbursement. In November 2015, the United States Mint suspended the program to assess its security and to develop additional safeguards to enhance […]
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by Everett Millman – GainesvilleCoins.com ……. What future generations decide to do about the ever-growing number of landfills around the world is the kind of question that keeps conservationists up at night and the idea of recovering gold in this waste is appealing. The problem is especially pressing in the dense urban areas where trash and other […]
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