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Planet Money
3:01 pm
Mon January 9, 2012

People Want More Coins, That's A Good Sign For The Economy

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Credit U.S Mint 2011 Annual Report
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Revenue earned from the Mint's sale of gold and silver coins.
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All the instability in the global economy this year has been good for the United States Mint. People in search of a safe place to put their money have been buying gold and silver coins in record numbers.

"Precious metal coins were up $800 million dollars last year and that's approximately thirty some percent," says Richard Peterson, deputy director of the Mint.

According the the Mint's annual report, they sold 45.2 million ounces of gold and silver coins in 2011.

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NPR Story
2:00 pm
Sun January 8, 2012

The State Of Play In The GOP Presidential Field

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The six remaining Republican presidential candidates held two debates over the past 24 hours — one Saturday night, another Sunday morning. Guy Raz talks to NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson about what transpired in those debate.

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2:00 pm
Sun January 8, 2012

Tucson Marks Anniversary Of Giffords Shooting

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Tucson, Ariz., marked Sunday the first anniversary of the shooting that left six dead and 13 wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Guy Raz talks to NPR's Ted Robbins about the mood in the city.

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2:00 pm
Sun January 8, 2012

Preview Of BCS Bowl Game

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Alabama's Crimson Tide takes on the Louisiana State University Tigers in college football's Bowl Championship Series game on Monday. Guy Raz talks to NPR's Mike Pesca for a preview.

Around the Nation
2:00 pm
Sun January 8, 2012

Newark, N.J., Seeks To Revamp Shopping District

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The city plans to revitalize its once-glitzy downtown shopping district. New Jersey News Service reporter Nancy Solomon tours Broad Street with Newark's head of economic development, and reports on plans to lure back high-end shoppers.

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