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To: John Hunt who wrote (45551)12/4/1999 5:28:00 PM
From: Alex  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116779
 
Krugerrand 2000 coins exceed all expectations
I Graulich
Business Day, 25 Nov 1999, p 21
South Africa's Rand Refinery has announced that more Krugerrands have been exported since the international launch of the Krugerrand 2000 gold bullion coins in October 1999 than in any year since 1985. Worldwide sales of the Krugerrand 2000 gold bullion coins have already exceeded the original target of 25 000 oz, and it seems likely that the buying run will continue for some time. The positive sentiment in the gold market and fears about the Y2K bug have helped to drive up sales. The Krugerrand remains the world's most widely held and widely traded gold bullion coin.



To: John Hunt who wrote (45551)12/5/1999 12:29:00 PM
From: NickSE  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116779
 
Company to Sue Seattle Over Gas Mask Ban
apbnews.com

SEATTLE (APBnews.com) -- A Maine business that touts itself as the world's leading retailer of gas masks is planning to file suit against the city for banning the devices during the violent protests over the World Trade Organization meeting.

Mark Miclette, founder and president of Gas Masks Inc., said he will challenge the ban on constitutional grounds and because it violates federal law.

"It's a direct violation of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996, which allows Americans to carry gas masks, and it's unconstitutional," said Miclette. "The city doesn't have the right to suspend the law just because of an incident in the town."

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