June 26, 2014 -
WASHINGTON — Israeli President Shimon Peres received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The medal, designed and struck by the United States Mint, recognizes and honors President Peres for maintaining strong bilateral relations...
November 20, 2013 -
WASHINGTON — Twenty–five Native American tribes received Congressional Gold Medals today in recognition of the dedication and valor of the code talkers and their service to the United States Armed Forces during World War I and World War II. Eight...
September 10, 2013 -
WASHINGTON — A Congressional Gold Medal was awarded posthumously today to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, the four young black girls who lost their lives in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in...
May 9, 2013 -
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today unveiled the designs of the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony held in the Department of the Treasury’s historic Cash Room. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden...
April 17, 2013 -
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to Professor Muhammad Yunus today during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The medal, designed and struck by the United States Mint, recognizes and honors Professor Yunus’s extraordinary contributions to the...
September 12, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — World–renowned golfer Arnold Palmer received one of the Nation’s highest civilian awards – the Congressional Gold Medal – today during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building. The medal recognizes his service to the Nation in promoting excellence...
December 5, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — Sales of the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set – Benjamin Harrison will begin December 11, 2012, at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set includes an uncirculated Benjamin Harrison Presidential $1 Coin and...
October 12, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — Collectors may begin placing their orders for the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set – Chester Arthur on October 18, 2012, at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set includes an uncirculated quality Chester...
July 11, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — A Congressional Gold Medal was presented posthumously today to Constantino Brumidi (1805–1880) during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building. The award, authorized by Public Law 110–259, was in recognition of his contributions to our Nation as a...
January 11, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — The United States Mint is pleased to announce that it is reducing or maintaining 2011 prices for some of its most popular products to be offered in 2012. The bureau was able to set these lower prices and...
