Why Is America's Most Patriotic Coin Being Made In Germany? The Making Of The Trades Of America Coin
Explaining Why the Trades Coin Was Minted in Germany
Discover the critical legal and technological hurdles that prevented the 'Trades of America' silver coin from being struck by the U.S. Mint, forcing production overseas to honor American workers.
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- The coin required legal tender status, which mandates Congressional approval for non-government US minting programs.
- Specialized technology needed to achieve the coin’s intricate detail does not exist in the States, necessitating specialized partners like CIT.
- Production occurred at BH Meyer in Germany through a partnership with US Money Reserve (USMR).
- The first 250 coins sold generate 100% of proceeds for the mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s work ethic scholarships.
- The segment documents the 18-month process, from 3D rendering to the final high-pressure strike.
This segment documents Mike Rowe’s journey to Germany to witness the creation of the silver coin dedicated to American tradespeople. Rowe explains the fundamental challenges in using the U.S. Mint, showcasing instead the global expertise required to achieve the desired artistic and legal standards for this fundraiser. You will follow the process through design, tooling, and the final minting strike.
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Top Comments (10)
Mike Rowe is a National Treasure.
You deserve everything you and your foundation has achieved. You are a true Patriot.
Any time Vets get something cool I’m game to watch it. These guys deserve more than they get
Mike , I’m one of those people that coin represents I’m 72 still working in the automotive industry I own my business. I’ve been self employed most of my life and have given young women and men there first real jobs trained them to be productive thinkers and tinkers not slackers in the work place!
Silver and gold is real money for real work!
RIGHT ON MIKE! As a tradesman I thankyou! ❤ Our country was built on sweat blood and tears of both accomplishment, and loss.
Imagine how WWII veterans must now feel that what they fought against is now what their country is turning into.
Everything Mike gets involved in is awesome
This was amazing! What an honor, Mike! So proud to have followed you all these years! Truly magical! God bless!
im from quebec dam mike rowe is the man whit so much respect
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Top Comments (10)
Mike Rowe is a National Treasure.
You deserve everything you and your foundation has achieved. You are a true Patriot.
Any time Vets get something cool I’m game to watch it. These guys deserve more than they get
Mike , I’m one of those people that coin represents I’m 72 still working in the automotive industry I own my business. I’ve been self employed most of my life and have given young women and men there first real jobs trained them to be productive thinkers and tinkers not slackers in the work place!
Silver and gold is real money for real work!
RIGHT ON MIKE! As a tradesman I thankyou! ❤ Our country was built on sweat blood and tears of both accomplishment, and loss.
Imagine how WWII veterans must now feel that what they fought against is now what their country is turning into.
Everything Mike gets involved in is awesome
This was amazing! What an honor, Mike! So proud to have followed you all these years! Truly magical! God bless!
im from quebec dam mike rowe is the man whit so much respect