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New from the Franklin Mint: American Coins of the 1970's.
Over ten million US Coins were minted in the 1970's and now,
through the Franklin Mint, you can collect them all.
Each coin has been crafted in a genuine American mint. Note
the stunning clarity of the ridges on the side of the Washington
quarter, the intricate lettering on the Roosevelt dime, and the
crystal clear appearance of Lincoln's beard on the penny.
Every month, a set of six coins will be sent to you. Each
coin will be mounted on a hermetically sealed page, designed
to last for thousands of years to come. You may elect to
keep the set and pay $19.95, or you may cancel at any time.
The 1970's are since gone, but American Coins of the 1970's
will be treasured for years to come. This offer is available
for a limited time, so order your set now!
Operators are standing by at 1-800-555-1212. Call now!

If the Franklin Mint made toasters... Every month, you would receive another lovely hand-craftedpiece of your authentic Civil War pewter toaster.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Mint announced that a new fifty-cent piece was being issued to honor two great American patriots.
On one side of the coin would be Teddy Roosevelt and on the other side, Nathan Hale.
Asked why two people were going to be on the same coin, the spokesman replied, "Now, when you toss a coin you can simply call....' Ted's or Hale's'."

If the Franklin Mint made toasters...Every month, you would receive another lovely hand-craftedpiece of your authentic Civil War pewter toaster.

PRESS RELEASE
Microsoft Corporation today announced plans to buy the Philadelphia Mint from the United States government. Final details of the transaction were hammered out in an all night bargaining session which included President Bill Clinton representing the US, and four unnamed chorus girls. An obviously fatigued and smiling Clinton emerged from the meeting and stated that he saw no chance that there would be opposition from anyone within the government. In an effort to appease regulators, Microsoft gave a copy of Windows NT and a box of paper clips to Novell.
Microsoft said it intends to print money in direct competition with the US Government. Microsoft chairman, Bill Gates, declared, "The Government has no vision and we intend to eventually take over all operations." The official announcement was made by Microsoft spokesman, Brad Silverberg, who showed reporters an alpha version of the currency Microsoft will release next year. The currency, called simply more...