U.S. Treasury Press Releases
Press releases issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, mostly extracted from the compiled press releases at FRASER (online Federal Reserve Library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/6111.
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1/11/1934Order of the Secretary of the Treasury .. Requiring the Delivery of Gold ..
Secretary Morgenthau clarifies the exception for collector coins in the Executive Order requiring surrender of gold. Previously all quarter eagles were excepted. Now, up to four quarter eagles "of the same date and design, and struck by the same mint" are allowed. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/12/1934Amendment of Executive Order No. 6260
Clarifcations to the gold coin collector's exception, as prescribed in Executive Order No. 6260. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/13/1934Clarifications to Gold Coin Collectors Exception
The Secretary of the Treasury clarifies conditions under which gold coin collectors may accumulate gold coins. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/15/1934Purchases of Newly Mined Gold
The Treasury will purchase newly mined gold at $34.45 per ounce. This acknowledged the devaluation of the paper dollar, which previously traded with gold at a rate of $20.67 per ounce. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/18/1934Gold Coins and Certificates Purchased at Face Value
United States Mints and Assay Offices will receive gold coin and certificates at their face value, and purchase bullion at a rate of $20.67 per ounce. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/23/1934Silver Dollar Production
No silver dollars have been yet produced under the Executive Order authorizing the same. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/23/1934Gold Delivery Anonymously to Treasury
The public is apparently concerned that holding gold is illegal and has forwarded pieces to Treasury without identifying themselves. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
1/30/1934Gold Reserve Act Regulations
Summary of the Gold Reserve Act approved January 30, 1934. Section 20 excepts coin collectors. Export of gold coin requires a license from the Director of the Mint. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
2/9/1934Assay Commission for 1934
Assay Commissioners for 1934 are named. Extracts from the 1801 Assay Commission report are included. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
6/12/1934Demand for Subsidiary Coin
Strong demand for subsidiary coin causes Philadelphia Mint to go to three shifts. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
10/5/1934Domestic Coinage Production for 1934
Demand for small change causes record production in September 1934. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
10/6/1934Texas Independence Centennial Commemorative Half Dollars
Press release announcing the Texas Centennial commemorative half dollar. The dies and other preparations have been paid for by the Centennial Committee. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
10/23/1934Daniel Boone Commemorative Half Dollar
The Philadelphia Mint has begun production of the Daniel Boone commemorative half dollars. Costs are borne by the Daniel Boone Bicentennial Commission. Treasury will not fulfill orders for coins; they must be ordered from the Bicentennial Commission. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
11/12/1934Clarifications Related to Export of Coin and Currency
Regulations prescribed under authority of the Gold Recall Act and related Executive Order. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
12/4/1934Domestic Coinage Production for November 1934
Detail of coin production in November 1934, including pieces struck for Nicaragua and Colombia. Extracted from the series "Press Releases of the United States Department of Treasury" at FRASER (online Federal Reserve library), https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/press-releases-united-states-department-treasury-6111.
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