The United States Mint is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). The two new members will fill vacancies created by the expiration of appointments. Steve Roach was appointed to represent the interests of the general public, replacing Gary Marks. A numismatic journalist who served as … Read more
The Congressional Gold Medal was presented collectively today to the voting rights marchers–known as foot soldiers–who participated in the Selma to Montgomery, Ala., voting rights marches of 1965. The ceremony took place in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. March 7, 2015, marked the 50th anniversary of the peaceful marches by civil rights … Read more
Sales will open for the 2016 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set™ (product code 16AP) on Feb. 23 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The five proof finish quarters in this year’s set have reverse (tails side) designs honoring Shawnee National Forest (IL), Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (KY), Harpers Ferry National Historical … Read more
The United States Mint today officially announced the new designs for the Patricia Nixon and Betty Ford First Spouse Gold Coins that will be released this year. Information about the designs is below. Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coin The reverse (tails side) design features stylized figures standing hand-in-hand surrounding a globe, symbolizing Mrs. Nixon’s … Read more
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for product options with 2016 Richard M. Nixon Presidential $1 Coins starting on Feb. 3 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The bags and rolls contain circulating quality coins from the Mint’s facilities at Philadelphia or Denver that have never been placed into circulation. The packaging displays the … Read more
The United States Mint will open sales on Feb. 1 at noon Eastern Time (ET) for rolls and bags of circulating finish America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coins honoring Shawnee National Forest. Product options and their prices are as follows: PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT OPTION MINT MARK PRICE 16ABA 100-Coin Bag P $34.95 16ABB 100-Coin Bag D … Read more