Never in Danbury Mint 
history has gold been lavished 
to such an extraordinary 
degree on collector plates! 
And never before have 
collector plates honored a 
subject of greater grandeur or 
with more artistic majesty! 
Here is a collection unlike any you’ve ever 
seen — combining with breathtaking beauty 
three of the treasures of our Western civiliza- 
tion! 
For here is gold — the king of precious 
metals, prized for its rarity and universal value. 
Here, too, is magnificent original art in the 
grand tradition of the "old masters ” — art remi- 
niscent of the masterpieces which adorn the 
world's great cathedrals, museums and houses 
of worship. 
Finally, here is a majestic tribute to the 
foundation stone of our great religions and of 
our civilization itself — The Ten Command- 
ments, plus two additional plates in honor of the 
two greatest teachers of those commandments, 
Moses and Jesus. (The Moses plate is shown at 
the bottom of this page.) 
In all, the collection is a treasure that 
belongs in every home, but only a fortunate feu 
will have the opportunity to possess it! 
Hand-Decorated with a 
Lavish Border of 24kt Gold! 
Each of these twelve collector plates will 
be richly hand-decorated with gleaming 24kt 
gold — more gold by far than any other plate 
collection in the history of the Danbury Mint! 
From Biblical times to the present day, 
gold has been one of mankind’s most treasured 
possessions and the ultimate standard of 
wealth. It is so prized because it is extraordi- 
narily beautiful and exceedingly rare. Indeed, it 
is so scarce that all the gold mined since the 
beginning of time could fit into a single large 
room! 
What’s more, gold is permanent — it 
doesn't tarnish, corrode or deteriorate. A gold 
coin minted in the days when Moses received 
The Commandments would gleam as brightly 
today as it did then. Thus gold is known as the 
eternal metal, the medium artists and craftsmen 
throughout the ages have used to portray and 
honor the foremost figures and timeless doc- 
trines of the world’s great religions. 
And now you can bring such golden artis- 
tic splendor into your home, where you can 
admire and enjoy it as often as you wish! 
Original Works of Art in the 
Tradition of the Old Masters 
For this exclusive private edition, the 
Danbury Mint has commissioned the distin- 
guished artist, Mary Mayo, to create twelve 
original paintings expressly and exclusively for 
this collection. 
As few other artists of our day, Mary 
Mayo has mastered her craft after years of 
studying the styles and techniques of the "old 
masters” — giants of classical art such as 
Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Raphael. Her 
canvases inspire a profound respect and admira- 
tion for such classic, timeless beauty! 
Old World Craftsmanship 
Involving an Intricate Process 
Like the original works of art, the produc- 
tion process to make these plates will respect 
time-honored traditions, employing the most 
expensive materials, highest standards of excel- 
lence, and patient hand-craftsmanship at every 
stage. 
The plates will undergo a painstaking 
process of five separate firings: one to bike the 
china ... a second to glaze it ... a third to bond 
the radiant colors of the original art . . a fourth 
to apply the beautiful "Old English” lettering 
along the rim identifying each plate . . . and, 
finally, a fifth to seal the luxurious gold border, 
which a skilled artisan has lavishly hand- 
painted onto each plate using a brush dipped in 
pure liquid gold! 
A five firing process is exceptionally rare in 
the production of tine collector plates, and is a 
measure of the unsurpassed importance of this 
collection! 
A Limited Edition Available 
only by Advance Reservation 
The Ten Commandments Plate Collection 
will be available exclusively from the Danbury 
Mint No plates will be sold separately and none 
will be made available in stores. The size of the 
U S. edition will be forever limited to the exact 
number of collections reserved by the final 
deadline, December 31, 1981. 
Convenient Acquisition 
Satisfaction Guaranteed 
To reserve vour Ten Commandments Plate 
Collection, simply complete the attached res- 
ervation application. There is no need to send 
payment now. Your twelve plates will be issued 
at the convenient rate of one every two months. 
You will be billed for each plate in two equal 
monthly payments of only $27.50 each. 
If you receive any plate you are not com- 
pletely satisfied with, you may return it upon 
receipt for replacement or refund. And you 
may discontinue your subscription at any time. 
Act Promptly to Avoid 
Disappointment 
This is truly a unique chance to assemble 
your own private gallery of classical art, richly 
embellished with an unprecedented 240 square 
inches of pure, 24 k t gold! To avoid disappoint- 
ment, return the attached reservation applica- 
tion today! 
RESERVATION APPLICATION n:> ' 
The Ten Commandments 
Plate Collection 
The Danbury Mint Must be 
47 Richards Avenue postmarked by 
Norwalk, Conn. 06856 December 31, 1981 
Limit: One set per subscriber 
Please accept my reservation application to The Ten 
Commandments Plate Collection. I understand this 
is a limited edition of twelve original works by artist 
Mary Mayo lavishly hand-decorated with 24kt gold. 
I need send no money now. The collection will be 
issued at the rate of one plate every two months. I will 
pav for each plate as billed in two convenient monthly 
installments of $27.5 0 each. Any plate I am not com- 
pletely satisfied with may be returned upon receipt for 
replacement or refund, and this subscription agreement 
may be cancelled by either party at any nme. 
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