U.S. Mint Press Releases
Press releases from the United States Mint, typically related to new issues but covering a wide variety of topics.
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3/10/1972San Francisco Numismatic Employees Receive Awards
(United States Mint Press Release) Ninety employees of the Numismatic Service Division of the San Francisco Assay Office receive Special Service Awards for efficiently processing the Eisenhower dollar coins.
3/23/1972San Francisco Mint Returns Home
(United States Mint Press Release) Announcement of the transfer of the old San Francisco Mint from the GSA to the Bureau of the Mint.
3/23/1972Transfer Of Old San Francisco Mint
(United States Mint Press Release) The President announced transfer of the old San Francisco Mint from the General Services Administration to the Treasury for restoration and for use by the Federal Government and the public.
3/23/1972Director Mary Brooks' Statement Regarding the Transfer of the Old Mint at San Francisco
Director of the Mint, Mary Brooks expresses her satisfaction regarding the transfer of the Old Mint.
3/31/1972Brooks Accepts Deed Key To Old San Francisco Mint
(United States Mint Press Release) Mint Director Brooks in San Francisco on April 5 to accept the deed and key to the Old San Francisco Mint, and to conduct a tour for the news media.
4/19/1972Mrs Taylor Wins Woman Of The Year Award
(United States Mint Press Release) Mrs. Mary Taylor, janitorial staff supervisor, wins first Philadelphia Mint Woman of the Year Award.
4/27/1972Mint Introduces New White House Medal
(United States Mint Press Release) The Mint introduced its new White House medal at the Congressional Club's annual noon breakfast.
6/12/1972Mint Launches New Publication
(United States Mint Press Release) Tricia Nixon Cox receives first copy of the U.S. Mint's new publication "Our American Coins", a 24-page illustrated booklet prepared as a teaching tool for the Mint's Youth Education Program.
8/3/1972New Orleans Mint Featured At Ana Annual Convention
(United States Mint Press Release) The bronze New Orleans Mint medal, first in a new series of Mint Historic Buildings medals, will be made public at the Mint's exhibit at the American Numismatic Association annual convention.
8/18/1972Eisenhower Dollar Coin Included In 1973 Proof Coin Sets
(United States Mint Press Release) The cupro-nickel specimen of the circulating Eisenhower dollar coin will be included in the Mint's 1973 proof coin sets.
9/11/1972Mary Brooks Wins Award
Director of the Mint, Mary Brooks wins award during the 1972 Annual Employee Awards ceremony.
9/25/1972Mint Postpones Ordering Date for 1973 Proof Coin Sets
This press release discusses the postponed release of the 1973 proof coin sets so that the new Eisenhower dollar can be included.
10/5/1972Ceremony Marks Designation of Treasury Building as Historic Site
Secretary of the Treasury George P. Schultz accepts plaque that commemorates the Main Treasury Building as a national historic landmark.
12/20/1972U.S. Mint to Accept Mail Orders for 1972 Penny Bags
Director of the Mint Mary Brooks makes an announcement that the 1972 penny bags can be mail ordered.
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