Coinvac.com and Gnecchi
Regarding coinvac.com, Rasiel "Ras" Suarez writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:REPUBLISHED : GNECCHI'S I MEDAGLIONE ROMANI(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n40a06.html)

More on Gold vs Tungsten
Regarding the tungsten-filled gold bars,Kavan Ratnatunga writes:

Joe Boling adds:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:TUNGSTEN-FILLED GOLD BARS(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n40a20.html)

Coin Rolls With Pipes Inside
Ken Hallenbeck writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:COIN ROLLS IN "ORIGINAL BANK WRAPS"(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n40a21.html)

Mint Director Nomination A Surprise

To say I was surprised by the news is an understatement.

It is not usual for an office whose holder serves at the pleasure of the President to be filled just before an election - or should I write attempted to be filled. After sitting vacant for nearly two years, the argument cannot be made that the Mint's operation depends on someone getting this particular title.

There is no guarantee that the Senate will confirm the nomination before it recesses for the election campaign.

Perhaps that's the point. Is this a recess appointment in the making? If it turns out that way, it could limit Boerio's length of service to just weeks or months.

To read the complete article, see:Mint nomination came as surprise(www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-nomination-came-as-surprise)