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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1/4/1968Mint Marks Restored to Coins
The Mint will resume placing mint marks on coins in 1968. Mint marks will appear on proof coins.
1/12/1968The Treasury Silver and Coinage Picture
Remarks by Robert A. Wallace presented to the Silver Users Association in New York.
2/29/1968Joint Commission on Coinage Meets
The Joint Commission will review the coinage and silver situation on March 1, 1968.
3/25/1968Mint to Stop Orders for 1968 Proof Coin Sets
Mint Director Eva Adams notes Mint will accept order until three million sets have been ordered.
5/4/1968Recent Developments in Silver, Coins and Medals
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Robert A. Wallace speaks at the Metropolitan New York Numismatic Convention, about a gold medal for Dr. Martin Luther King, the silver situation, the silver dollars remaining in the treasury, the Kennedy half dollar, and uncirculated and proof sets.
8/6/1968Mint to Sell Two Million Uncirculated Coin Sets
Mint Director Eva Adams notes production of uncirculated sets will be limited to two million sets.
8/27/1968Cost Reduction and Management Improvement Bring Treasury $97 Million
Mint profits from proof set sales.
9/9/1968Remarks of the Honorable Robert A. Wallace
The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury speaks at the American Metal Market Seminar on the silver situation, including GSA silver sales.
9/13/1968Cornerstone Ceremony for New Philadelphia Mint Set for Wednesday, September 18, 1968
Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler to officiate at cornerstone laying ceremony on September 18, 1968 in Philadelphia.
11/6/1968Mint to Stop Orders for 1969 Proof Coin Sets
The Mint's maximum capacity of over three million sets has been reached.
12/20/1968Joint Commission on Coinage Takes Action on Half Dollar Future and Coin Melting Ban
Mint expects to continue production of 40% silver half dollars. Majority of Commission recommends that Congress make permanent the ban on melting silver coins.
12/30/1968Joint Commission on Coinage Reports to President
Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler summarizes the Commission history and the present silver situation.
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