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United Nations medal minted in metro, Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint, a privat(...)
United Nations medal minted in metro, Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint, a privat(...)

United Nations medal minted in metro, Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint, a privat(...)

Date6/17/1970
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  • United Nations medal minted in metro; Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint; a private mint in Rexdale; by Douglas Wakeling; production manager. The high-brilliance medals are minted in a special; dust-free room where everyone must wear nylon surgical gowns and hoods. The medals will be on sale at some banks. Wellings makes medals for businesses and associations and soon will mint coins for foreign governments.
  • United Nations medal minted in metro, Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint, a privat(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: United Nations medal minted in metro; Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations is taken off the press at Wellings Mint; a private mint in Rexdale; by Douglas Wakeling; production manager. The high-brilliance medals are minted in a special; dust-free room where everyone must wear nylon surgical gowns and hoods. The medals will be on sale at some banks. Wellings makes medals for businesses and associations and soon will mint coins for foreign governments.
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      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009467F
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      There's a mint in metro, Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations, struck at the Wellings Mint in Rexdale, is examined by Fred R(...)
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