While in Washington, D.C. we spent a morning at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
You can go there and take a tour to see paper money being printed.
Unfortunately, we didn't think to order tickets to take the tour, but we saw some displays and enjoyed walking around the gift shop.
It was a long, long walk to get there from our hotel.
There were a lot of money related souvenirs that you could buy. I believe KC and Art bought some interesting 3D postcards with a photo of $100.
Since our grandson is going to be born this year, we thought this 2017 Birth Set for $19.99 would be a fun memento. The coins were minted this year. Unfortunately, the gift shop had sold out, but we were able to order it from the U.S. Mint website. We looked into getting a 2015 Birth Set, but none were available for two year old JD. They have 2013, 2014, and 2016, but not 2015. I wonder why.
Unfortunately, we didn't think to order tickets to take the tour, but we saw some displays and enjoyed walking around the gift shop.
It was a long, long walk to get there from our hotel.
There were a lot of money related souvenirs that you could buy. I believe KC and Art bought some interesting 3D postcards with a photo of $100.
Since our grandson is going to be born this year, we thought this 2017 Birth Set for $19.99 would be a fun memento. The coins were minted this year. Unfortunately, the gift shop had sold out, but we were able to order it from the U.S. Mint website. We looked into getting a 2015 Birth Set, but none were available for two year old JD. They have 2013, 2014, and 2016, but not 2015. I wonder why.
I wish I knew about coin collecting. Ron had a lot of silver coins and I need to learn about them.
ReplyDeleteI hear if the U.S. Mint ships to you its through UPS or FedEx and not USPS, quite a bit of irony there.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, we've been to the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa a long time ago, also very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAnother grand baby! How exciting for you. More reasons to come to the mainland.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun and interesting going around with you folks. Happy Birthday Mungo :)
ReplyDeleteTry a coin shop, or the yearly coin info/valuation book which might be at the library. Amazon or EBay probably has your missing set. Sold quite a few from my aunt's and parent's collection. Yep, kept silver dollars and Kennedy half-dollars for grandkids' birth years. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteBoy 2015 must have been a banner year for birth coin sets if they are sold out. That does sound like a cool gift though for the newbie and hope you find that elusive 2015 set also.
ReplyDeleteYou did a thorough job of touring this summer. I don' think you missed much.
ReplyDeleteDid you see the art work at the Phillips Museum. Amazing stuff.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are subway stops all over the museum area. That's how we got around.
That's a great idea! I'm glad you were able to get one, anyway. You come up with the best ideas. :-)
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can get the 2015 set online from the mint.
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