February 21, 2017 -
PUBLIC—NO. 203—52D CONGRESS August 5, 1892 An Act To aid in carrying out the act of Congress approved April twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and ninety, entitled “An act to provide for celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America...
February 17, 2017 -
Press Release January 4, 1968 The 1968 United States coins, which carry mint marks for the first time since the 1964 dated coins, were shown today at the Denver Mint. Miss Eva Adams, Director of the Mint, and Mrs. Marian...
February 17, 2017 -
U.S. Gold Medallions To Be Sold In “Sets Only” Through Telephone Ordering System Press Release September 10, 1985 Director of the Mint Donna Pope announced that the United States Mint will open its telephone ordering system for the sale of...
February 17, 2017 -
Press Release January 30, 1945 FOR RELEASE, MORNING NEWSPAPERS, Tuesday, January 30, 1945 Press Service No. 44-95 “Made in the U.S.A.” might well be inscribed on coins that today jingle in the pockets or money bags of representatives of most...
February 17, 2017 -
Press Release April 15, 1948 Press Service No. S-697 Secretary Snyder announced today that the new Benjamin Franklin-Liberty Bell half dollars are now being struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, and will be supplied to Federal Reserve Banks and...
February 17, 2017 -
Press Release September 25, 1980 The Treasury Department today announced that the sale of gold medallions through the U.S. Postal Service will be extended until December 31, 1980, unless the medallions are sold out earlier. The initial ordering period had...
February 17, 2017 -
Press Release January 7, 1948 FOR RELEASE, MORNING NEWSPAPERS, Wednesday, January 7, 1948. Press Service No. S-589 One of this country’s beloved immortals, Benjamin Franklin, is being brought out of honored retirement to play a prominent new role in the...
February 16, 2017 -
Press Release December 13, 1978 The first production strike of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin took place today at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. Mrs. Stella B. Hackel, Director of the Mint, was joined by members of Congress,...
February 16, 2017 -
Press Release November 15, 1978 The Treasury Department today said gold medallions bearing the images of American artists could be offered for sale in the spring of 1980 if appropriated funds are provided for their production and sale. Legislation providing...
February 16, 2017 -
Press Release October 27, 1981 Today at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, Miss Elizabeth Jones was sworn in as the Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States by Director of the Mint Donna Pope. Guests at the ceremony included Miss Bay...
