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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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7 entries found for [year:1980]

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    Post Offices to Increase Use of SBA Dollars 1/22/1980

    Post Offices to Increase Use of SBA Dollars

    An announcement that post offices, when making change, will use greater numbers of Susan B. Anthony dollars.

    John Wayne Family Receives Congressional Gold Medal 3/6/1980

    John Wayne Family Receives Congressional Gold Medal

    A Treasury release on the presentation of a Congressional gold medal to his family in recognition of his career, including details on the design.

    Announcement on New Gold Medallions 5/14/1980

    Announcement on New Gold Medallions

    An announcement by the Treasury Department that the first two gold medallions offered under the American Arts Medallion Act will feature Marian Anderson and Grant Wood, as well as information about their sale.

    Gold Medallion Sales Starting July 15 6/9/1980

    Gold Medallion Sales Starting July 15

    An announcement that the gold medallions featuring Marian Anderson and Grant Wood are available for sale July 15, 1980.

    Sales Resumed on Bicentennial Sets 8/1/1980

    Sales Resumed on Bicentennial Sets

    An announcement by Mint Director Hackel that 40% silver Bicentennial proof and uncirculated sets would resume sale.

    Sale of Gold Medallions Extended Until December 31 9/25/1980

    Sale of Gold Medallions Extended Until December 31

    An announcement that gold medallions featuring Marian Anderson and Grant Wood will remain available until December 31, 1980.

    Limit Set on Daily Purchcases of Medallions 12/24/1980

    Limit Set on Daily Purchcases of Medallions

    An announcement on new limits for the number of gold medallions featuring Marian Anderson and Grant Wood purchased each day by customer.

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