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Show The Salt Lake Tribune, Friday, June 12,1998 DRE WORLD'S FIRST 100 SILVER PROOF Limited Advance Striking... 1c i Shownlargerthan actual size of O°N2-1/2"1 The Washington Mint Announcesthe Historic Striking of an Extraordinary Silver Proof -the New United States $100 Bill Struck in Pure Silver Bullion - Advance Price $99 Reverse Side The Washington Mint announces the limited advance minting of a milestonein silver proofs — the WORLD’S FIRST $100 Silver Proof. This extraordinary piece ofpure silver bullion has a surface area that exceeds 30 square inches, and it contains more than FOUR OUNCESOF PURE SILVER BULLION. And NOW,during a limited advancestrike period, the VERY FIRST $100 Silver Proofs for 1998 are available at a special discountprice — only $99! 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING The 1998 Quarter-PoundSilver Proofis an exquisite adaptation of the United States Treasury’s new $100 Federal Reserve Note.It took the Treasuryunit over 20 years to create its first new $100 bill designsince 1928. Their efforts have created the moststriking note ofthe century. Bestofall, this stunning Silver Proof is even more beautiful than the original, because it’s struck in precioussilver bullion! UNPRECEDENTED WEIGHT The Quarter-Pound Silver Proof combines unprecedented weight with extraordinary dimension — it is a landmark in proofminting. The specifications for this colossal medallic proofare unparalleled. Each one: ¢ Is Individually Struck from Pure .999 Silver Bullion * Weighs Over One Quarter-Pound (4 troy ounces) * Has a Surface Area That Exceeds 30 Square Inches * Contains 124.41 Grams(1,920 grains) of Pure Silver * Is Individually Registered and Comes With a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity * Is Fully Encapsulated to Protect its Mirror-Finish * Includes a Deluxe Velvet Presentation Case ADVANCE STRIKE DISCOUNT The price for the 1998 Quarter-PoundSilver Proofwill be set at $125 per proof. HOWEVER, IF YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW, YOU CAN ACQUIRE THIS GIANT SILVER PROOF AT THE SPECIAL ADVANCESTRIKE DISCOUNTPRICEONLY $99. NOTE TO COLLECTORS: IF YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THE QUARTER-POUND SILVER PROOF WITHIN THE NEXT10 DAYS, IT WILL BE PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY, AND THE 1098 The Washington Mint, LLC EARLIEST ORDERS WILL RECEIVE THE LOWEST REGISTRATION NUMBERS. ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS Substantial additional discounts are available for serious collectors who wish to acquire more than one of these exquisite silver proofs. You can order: THREE Quarter-PoundSilver Proofs for $289. FIVE Quarter-Pound Silver Proofs for $469. TEN Quarter-Pound Silver Proofs for $889. TWENTYQuarter-PoundSilver Proofs for $1,698. Thereis a limit of twenty Quarter-PoundSilver Proofs per order, and all orders are subject to acceptance by The Washington Mint, LLC?Total charges for shipping, handling and insuranceare limited to $9.50 per order, regardless ofthe quantity ordered. ONLY 100,000 AVAILABLE The Washington Mint will strike only 100,000 QuarterPound Silver Proofs for 1998, so oversubscription is a virtual certainty. BEGINNING TODAY, TELEPHONE ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A STRICTFIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS ACCORDING TO THE TIME AND DATE OF THE ORDER. CUSTOMERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SECURE THEIR RESERVATIONS IMMEDIATELY BY CALLING TOLL-FREE: 1-800-926-MINT Ext. 32241 (24 hours aday, 7 days a week) A major credit card is necessary to secure your reservation, and The Washington Mint fully guarantees satisfaction with a money-back policyfora full 60 days. The Washington Mint, LLC” Since 1981, The Washington Mint has procured rare coins, secured bullion and struck medallions for the American numismatic public as an independent private mint, not affiliated with the United States Government This independence provides the cornerstone for our commitment to excellencein both product and service, and most importantly, it guarantees to our customers essential rights and complete satisfaction E5 |
