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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4/19/1978Sale Of Gold By Us Treasury
(United States Mint Press Release) The Department of the Treasury requested the General Services Administration to initiate a series of monthly public auctions of gold aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit.
7/20/1978Mint Director Announces Completion Of Two Additional Chief Justice Medals
(United States Mint Press Release) The Director of the Mint announced the completion of two additional medals of the Chief Justices series, honoring Earl Warren and John Rutledge.
10/10/1978Mint Director Announces Completion Of Secretary Blumenthal Medal
(United States Mint Press Release) Stella B. Hackel, Director of the Mint, announced the completion of the official medal of Treasury Secretary W. Michael Blumenthal
10/26/1978Mint Offers Marian Anderson National Medal
(United States Mint Press Release) Director of the Mint, Stella B. Hackel, announced the availability of the Marian Anderson three-inch national bronze medal in recognition of her distinguished and impressive career.
11/15/1978Gold Medallions Offered For Sale In 1980
(United States Mint Press Release) The Treasury Department 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.
12/13/1978First Production Strike Of Susan B Anthony Dollar Announced
(United States Mint Press Release) The first production strike of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin took place at the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
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