May 20, 2008 -
Washington — The United States Mint announced today the selection of Andrew D. Brunhart as its new Deputy Director. Mr. Brunhart will assume his responsibilities beginning May 23, 2008. “Andy has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive...
May 2, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson has authorized the United States Mint to issue a one–ounce ultra–high relief 24–karat gold coin, creating a 2009 version of what many have called the most beautiful gold piece ever made: the...
May 6, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — Beginning May 13, 2008, the United States Mint is shining the spotlight on its Presidential $1 Coin products. Here’s what collectors can expect. On Tuesday, May 13, the United States Mint will release a second option in the...
April 18, 2008 -
President Bush to Present Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor to Cardiovascular Medicine Pioneer
April 24, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — At 12:00 noon on April 28, 2008, collectors can begin purchasing 2008–dated Golden Dollar coins bearing the image of Sacagawea. The coins, available in bags and rolls, are of circulating quality and were struck on the main production...
March 3, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — The United States Mint has struck American Eagle Coins since 1986. Twenty–two years later, the tradition continues with the release of the 2008 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins at noon (ET) on March 4, 2008. American Eagle Gold...
March 10, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — “She walks in beauty, like the night/Of cloudless climes and starry skies.” Although Lord Byron wrote those words almost two centuries ago, they can serve to describe the classic beauty of Adolph Weinman’s image of Liberty. That image–featured...
February 27, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — She was instrumental in refurbishing the White House following its destruction during the War of 1812. The people of France–with whom she and her husband were popular–called her la belle Americaine. A mere visit from her to Madame...
April 7, 2008 -
Santa Fe, NM — New Mexico, the “Land of Enchantment,” marked the release of its commemorative quarter–dollar into circulation at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Santa Fe today. United States Mint Director Ed Moy joined Governor Bill Richardson...
February 12, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — Americans nostalgic for the “Era of Good Feelings” can order bags and rolls of the James Monroe Presidential $1 Coin starting at noon (ET) on February 14. President Monroe, whose administration was so named because of the general...
