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The Mint, Birminghan, to Crown Agents.
Birmingham,
24th July 1900.
Hong Kong - Regn 503.
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Gentlemen,
In further reply to your letter of the 20th instant we have carefully considered the matter of increasing the fortnightly deliveries of Hong Kong 10 cent coins to $350,000
and with some alterations and additions to our works, we find
that this can be done. It will, however, necessitate some
considerable expenditure, and a few weeks preparation but we are quite prepared and most willing to go to this expense if the extent of the order is large enough to last some time, as it will also be necessary to engage more work people to turn out the work. If you will therefore undertake to place the order for $4,000,000 or $5,000,000 with us at once, we
shall be pleased to make the necessary arrangements to turn
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out $350,000 each fortnight.
Awaiting the favour of your early reply
We are &c.,
Per pro THE MINT, BIRMINGHAM Limited Sa) Ralph Heaton
Managing Director.