Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint

Making Gold Coins By Hand

Clip | 59s

In this excerpt from UNC-TV's documentary, Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint, CGI video animation is used to illustrate how Christopher Bechtler and his family manufactured gold coins by hand.

Aired: 10/01/12

Rating: NR

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