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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1/12/1964Mint Stops Orders for 1964 Proof Sets
Due to overwhelming demand, the Mint stops accepted orders for 1964 proof sets.
2/11/1964First Kennedy Half Dollars Struck
Mint Director Eva Adams notes the first striking of the new Kennedy half dollar. The first coins struck will be sent to the White House.
3/4/1964Kennedy Half Dollars to Be Released on March 24
Kennedy halves will be distributed to Federal Reserve Banks starting March 24.
3/6/1964Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Medal Now on Sale at the Mint
Johnson medals, engraved by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro, can now be ordered from the Mint.
3/10/1964Mint Again Discontinues Acceptance of Proof Coin Orders
The Mint capacity is 4 million sets. No further orders will be accepted.
3/25/1964Treasury to Redeem Silver Certificates in Bullion Instead of Silver Dollars
Treasury will retain 3 million silver dollars with numismatic value. Holders of silver certificates may exchange them for bullion.
6/26/1964Treasury to Double Coin Production
Treasury anticipates increased new for coinage and ramps coin production.
8/11/1964Coin Production Up 77 Percent
Treasury intends to order additional presses to meet coinage demand.
9/8/1964Mint Output Increases: Next Year's Coins to Bear 1964 Date
The Mint will continue to date coins 1964 in order to discourage roll and bag speculators.
10/14/1964"Calling All Coins" Campaign Announced
Treasury encourages citizens to empty bureau drawers and change jars.
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