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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2/2/1979Blumenthal Remarks on First SBA Dollar
A transcript of Treasury Secretary Blumenthal's remarks at the Old Mint in San Francisco at the striking of the first SBA dollar.
4/26/1979Medallions To Be Sold by Direct Mail Order
An announcement that gold medallions produced under the American Arts Medallion Act will be offered through direct mail order.
7/5/1979Clements Appointed BEP Director
A Treasury release on the appointment of Harry Clements as Director of the BEP, as well as information on his career prior.
9/25/1979Treasury Recommendations on Coin and Currency Changes
Information on recommendations made by Treasury staff about potential changes to U.S. coins and currency which would provide long-term stability, including changing the alloy of 1-cent coins and eliminiating the half dollar.
10/31/1979Miller to See His Signature on Currency for First Time
A memorandum for the press for when Treasury Secretary Miller will visit the BEP to see his signature on new bills.
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