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Press Releases/Public Statements
QUARTER HONORING “THE GREAT LAND,” A SHINING STAR FOR THE NATION
PALMER, Alaska - The spotlight was on the Colony Stage at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today as a crowd celebrated the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin. United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart joined Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell for the event. |
Campaign for $1 Coin Use Begins in Four U.S. Cities
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint has chosen four pilot cities to test new efforts to encourage regular use of the $1 Coin. A series of events at popular attractions and retailers, as well as television, radio, newspaper and online communications, seeks to make residents of Austin, Texas; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; and Charlotte, North Carolina, aware of the benefits of regularly using the $1 Coin. The campaign begins this month. |
Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin and Medal Available August 28
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for Andrew Jackson's Liberty First Spouse Coin on August 28 at noon Eastern Time. The 24-karat gold coins will be available in 1/2-ounce proof and uncirculated versions priced at $619.95 and $599.95, respectively. Mintage is set at 40,000 across both product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio of proof to uncirculated coins produced. |
Bags and Rolls of Alaska Quarter-Dollars Available on August 25
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that collectors can begin placing their orders for bags and rolls of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin at noon Eastern Time on August 25, 2008. There is no order limit for these options. |
2008 United States Mint Silver Proof Set™ Available August 26
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that sales for the 2008 United States Mint Silver Proof SetTM will begin at noon (ET) on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. There is no household limit for this annual set. |
United States Mint and The Hermitage Introduce New Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin to the Nation at Home of “Old Hickory”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Hundreds of people gathered today at The Hermitage, the historic home of President Andrew Jackson, outside Nashville, Tenn., to see the new Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin ceremonially released into circulation. Jackson was the seventh President of the United States, and the Nation is honoring this former commander-in-chief with the seventh Presidential $1 Coin. The audience witnessed a ceremonial "pour" of thousands of shiny, new Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins onto a table on the front lawn of the mansion, which sits on more than 1,000 acres. |
United States Mint Director Displays 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set
SAN FRANCISCO - As the world prepares for the opening of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China, on August 8, 2008, United States Mint Director Ed Moy invited reporters to the United States Mint at San Francisco, where he introduced the 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set. This set of two gold coins is the second installment of the United States Mint Celebration Series, meant to provide special numismatic products for gift-giving occasions. The new set features one 24-karat American Buffalo One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin and one 22-karat American Eagle One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin. |
2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set Available August 7
WASHINGTON - Collectors of United States Mint dollar coins should mark their calendars for the release of the 2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin SetTM on August 7, 2008, at 12:00 Noon (ET). The set, priced at $37.95, includes uncirculated versions of four Presidential $1 Coins, a Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea and an American Eagle Uncirculated Silver Dollar. |
Bags and Rolls of Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins Available August 14
WASHINGTON - On August 14, 2008, the United States Mint will release a Presidential $1 Coin honoring Andrew Jackson, our Nation's seventh commander-in-chief. It is the seventh coin issued in the United States Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program. |
UNITED STATES MINT PROVIDES GOLDEN MOMENT FOR VISITORS AT WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY® IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE - The United States Mint chose the Nation's largest coin show in Baltimore this summer to provide a "golden moment" for visitors by unveiling the much-anticipated 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin, a modern version of what many call the most beautiful gold coin ever created: the 1907 Double Eagle. The exhibit at the United States Mint booth displays the development of this modern masterpiece, from its origin as gold bars through test strikes, to the finished, one-ounce 24-karat (.9999 pure) 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. |
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Announces New Appointment
Washington - The United States Mint announced today that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr., has appointed Roger W. Burdette to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). Mr. Burdette, who will serve a four-year term, was chosen as the CCAC member with special qualifications in numismatics. |
United States Mint Features New 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set and More at ANA World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore
Washington - There will be products galore at the United States Mint booth #152 at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money® July 30-August 3, 2008. It is a great time to purchase a special gift or add a new item to your collection. |
United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Receives ANA Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz has been named the recipient of the 2008 Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture (NAAEMS). The award, conferred by the American Numismatic Association (ANA), will be presented to Mr. Licaretz on August 2, 2008, at the ANA World's Fair of Money® in Baltimore. |
2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® Available July 30
WASHINGTON - Twenty-eight satin-finished coins, in beautiful packaging, priced at $22.95. Who could ask for more? Customers can purchase the 2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Set beginning July 30, 2008, at noon Eastern Time. |
United States Mint Releases 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set August 1
Washington - The second special numismatic product in the United States Mint Celebration Series will be available for purchase beginning noon Eastern Time on August 1, 2008. The 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set, priced at $1228.88, features one 24-karat American Buffalo One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin and one 22-karat American Eagle One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin. |
2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins Now Available
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins on July 1, at 12:00 noon (ET). There is no household limit for these options. |
2008 Uncirculated Presidential $1 Coin Set Available July 24
Washington - The United States Mint announced today that sets containing uncirculated versions of the second year of coins in the Presidential $1 Coin Program will be available beginning 12 noon (ET) on July 24, 2008. The 2008 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set-containing coins honoring James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren-will be offered at $15.95. |
United States Mint Releases 24-Karat American Buffalo Gold Coins July 22
Washington - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for fractional weights of the American Buffalo Gold Coin, now available in proof and uncirculated versions, on July 22, at 12 noon Eastern Time. Both versions of the coin will be offered in four sizes-one ounce ($50 denomination), one-half ounce ($25 denomination), one-quarter ounce ($10 denomination) and one-tenth ounce ($5 denomination)-as well as in four-coin sets that contain one coin in each size. |
United States Mint Unveils Design for First U.S. Coin with Readable Braille
WASHINGTON - United States Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled the design for the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar at the National Federation of the Blind's annual convention in Dallas, Texas, during the March for Independence on July 2, 2008. |
2008 United States Mint Proof Set® Available June 24
WASHINGTON -The 2008 United States Mint Proof Set® will be available beginning June 24 at 12 noon (ET). There is no order limit for this set, which is priced at $26.95. |
United States Mint Introduces New Program to Ship Presidential $1 Coins at Face Value Directly to Retailers, Financial Institutions and the Public
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today a new program to ship circulating Presidential $1 Coins directly to retail establishments, financial institutions, and members of the public. The $1 Coin Direct Ship Program provides individualized service to the financial community and other interested parties who wish to acquire $1 coins at face value in smaller quantities than currently available to financial institutions. |
A GRAND QUARTER FROM THE GRAND CANYON STATE
Phoenix, Arizona -As a Mariachi band played, the Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coin, the 48th quarter of the popular 50 State Quarters® Program, was introduced into circulation in a ceremony on the State Capitol Senate Lawn today. United States Mint Director Ed Moy joined Governor Janet Napolitano in hosting the festivities. |
Bags and Rolls of Arizona Quarters Available from the United States Mint on June 2
WASHINGTON - Are you yearning to see the panoramic vistas of the Grand Canyon but cannot make the trip? Do the next best thing and get shiny new Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coins, available in bags and rolls beginning June 2 at 12 noon (ET). Customers may order as many of these options as they like. There is no order limit. |
Louisa Adams First Spouse Coin and Medal Available May 29
WASHINGTON - In honor of Louisa Adams, the Nation's sixth First Lady, the United States Mint will release a ˝-ounce 24-karat gold coin bearing her image at 12 noon (ET) on May 29, 2008. The Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin will be available in proof and uncirculated versions priced at $619.95 and $599.95, respectively. The mintage limit is set at 40,000 across both product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio of proof to uncirculated coins produced. |
New Deputy Director Joins United States Mint
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. |