February 13, 2017 -
Statement of the Honorable Mary T. Brooks Director of the Mint Before the Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee of the House Committee on Public Works May 6, 1975 at 3:00 pm Press Release May 6, 1975 RELEASE ON DELIVERY Mr....
February 13, 2017 -
Press Release April 10, 1975 The first production strikes of the three 40% silver bicentennial coins are scheduled to begin on April 23, 1975, at the San Francisco Assay Office, San Francisco, California, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint,...
February 13, 2017 -
Press Release March 25, 1975 Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, today announced that during April and May, 1975, orders will be taken for the third two-medal unit of the America’s First Medals pewter series. The ten-medal series, part...
February 13, 2017 -
Press Release March 12, 1975 Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, sent the attached letter to principals of elementary schools throughout the nation. The Mint’s Penny Retrieval Program is a continuing project and the Treasury Department is issuing Special...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release January 19, 1975 HOLD FOR RELEASE AT 2:30 P.M. MST SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 1975 Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, today announced a price reduction of $3.00 for the three-piece 40% silver Bicentennial proof coin set and...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release December 9, 1974 FOR RELEASE 3:30 P.M., EST, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1974 The repeal of the restrictions on private ownership of gold effective December 31, 1974, has prompted a number of inquiries on the continuing validity of the...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release December 2, 1974 Notice to Assignment Editors Sneak preview for the press at the Old Mint, Fifth and Mission Streets, San Francisco, California, on Monday, December 9, 1974, at 11:00 a.m.: The Granite Lady starring the Old San...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release November 13, 1974 Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, presented first strikes of newly designed Bicentennial silver proof coins to the President today at the White House. The new reverse designs on the double-dated 1776-1976 quarter, half...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release September 27, 1974 The U.S. Mint will begin to take orders for the 40% silver proof and uncirculated Bicentennial coins on November 15 and continuing through January 31, 1975. The three-piece proof set will cost $15.00 each. The...
February 10, 2017 -
Press Release September 20, 1974 The inspection by Members of Congress on September 23, 1974, of U.S. gold stocks stored at the Fort Knox (Ky.) Bullion Depository marks a unique departure from the long standing and rigidly enforced policy of...
