Alaska Rare Coins is pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of Dick Hanscom's book "Striking Gold in Alaska, Making Tokens From Placer Gold."

This 91 page paper bound book (8� by 5 3/8 inches) is fully illustrated in black and white with color covers. It follows the process from purchasing placer gold, preparing the gold for striking, engraving the dies and striking. Formulas are given for fluxes, specific gravity and determining the size of the tokens. Sources of supplies and equipment are listed.

Information is included for the drop hammer and screw press. Also included are sections on A Little Physics, X-Ray Fluorescence and current mintages.There is also additional information on striking silver.

The price is $14 postpaid from Alaska Rare Coins, P.O. Box 72832, Fairbanks, AK 99707.

Dick adds:

To read an earlier E-Sylum review, see:NEW BOOK: STRIKING GOLD IN ALASKA BY DICK HANSCOM(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v13n05a04.html)