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A Master Chief Engraver

ELIZABETH JONES MAY NOT be a name known in every household in the country, but her name is a very well-known and highly respected one among collectors and those who appreciate medallic art. Jones was the 11th Chief Engraver for the United States Mint, from 1981 to 1990, and in that time produced some gorgeous works that collectors still value today. She did not have the chance to produce a circulating coin for the United States, simply because Congress and the Department of the Treasury did

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