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Newly Created Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Seeking Two Members

May 6, 2003 - WASHINGTON — The United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the newly created Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for two positions — a representative from the general public and a representative specially qualified in American history. The application...

2003 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® Available June 16

June 2, 2003 - WASHINGTON — The United States Mint announced today that it will begin selling the 2003 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® on June 16, 2003, at noon (E.D.T.). Each 20–coin 2003 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set — available for...

General Henry H. Shelton Honored with Congressional Gold Medal

September 19, 2002 - General Henry H. Shelton received the Congressional Gold Medal today in recognition of his performance as a military leader in coordinating the planning, strategy, and execution of the United States and NATO combat action and his invaluable contributions to the...

United States Mint Withdraws 1999–2001 Proof Set Collection

June 25, 2002 - WASHINGTON, June 25, 2002 — The United States Mint today announced it will discontinue sales of its recently released 1999–2001 Proof Set Collection because of newly–discovered deterioration that affected a number of sets, apparently during storage. Evidence of tarnishing and...