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Eighth Presidential $1 Coin Released Into Circulation November 13

WASHINGTON – Who was the first President born in the United States? The answer may surprise you. It was Martin Van Buren, and on November 13, 2008, the United States Mint will release into circulation a Presidential $1 Coin in his honor.
Martin Van Buren, our Nation’s eighth President, was of Dutch descent [...]

Winnipeg Employees and Alumni Celebrate Royal Canadian Mint’s 100th Anniversary

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — November 3, 2008 — Current and former employees of the Royal Canadian Mint gathered at the Mint’s Winnipeg facility today to celebrate one hundred years of reliably producing Canada’s circulation coinage, a legacy born in Ottawa in 1908 when Governor General Earl Grey struck a fifty-cent piece, Canada’s first domestically produced coin. [...]

Royal Canadian Mint Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers For Third Consecutive Year

Ottawa, Ontario, October 10, 2008 – For the third consecutive year, the Royal Canadian Mint has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009. This annual list, published by MediaCorp, recognizes employers that are industry leaders at attracting and retaining employees.
“The Royal Canadian Mint is extremely proud to be included as one of [...]

Swindling, Benoit Receive Outstanding District Representative Awards

Jeffrey Swindling and Bruce Benoit received the American Numismatic Association’s 2008
Outstanding District Representative awards. The announcement was made by Club
Representative Program National Coordinator Michael S. “Stan” Turrini on Aug. 2 at the
World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore. The award is given annually to recognize commitment,
leadership and a willingness to enthusiastically serve the ANA and its [...]

Tours at National Money Show Feature Arizona’s History and Beauty

Visitors to the 2008 Phoenix National Money Show, March 7-9, can sign up for scenic tours of the surrounding area. A tour of the Superstition Mountain Museum and a post-convention trip to the Sonoran Desert provide the opportunity to explore the region’s mysterious mining history and beautiful desert landscapes. The Superstition Mountain Museum [...]

Hotel Space, Bourse Tables Going Quickly for 2008 National Money Show in Phoenix

Hotel rooms and bourse tables are selling out quickly for the American Numismatic
Association’s 2008 National Money Show™, March 7-9 in Phoenix. Better-than-expected
interest points to an exciting, well-attended spring convention in Arizona.
Hotel rooms at discounted convention rates at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix are now sold
out. Convention attendees can still take advantage of discounted rates at the [...]

Idaho Quarter Ceremony Attracts Cabinet Secretaries, United States Mint Director to Historic Boise Ceremony

Treasury Secretary Paulson, Interior Secretary Kempthorne, United States Mint Director Moy and State Treasurer Crane Put Idaho on the 50 State Quarters® Map

Boise, Idaho – For the first time in the history of the 50 State Quarters® Program, two Cabinet Secretaries joined the Director of the United States Mint today to celebrate a state [...]

NEBRASKA QUARTER LAUNCHED IN LINCOLN

Newest Quarter in 50 State Quarters® Program Features Famous Western Landmark

Lincoln, Nebraska –The newest commemorative quarter-dollar coin in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program depicts one of the West’s most famous landmarks, Chimney Rock, the natural wonder that rises from the valley of the North Platte River, measuring 445 feet from base [...]

Double Eagles Take Flight At September Long Beach Expo

(Long Beach, CA) – A $1 million display of Saint Gaudens Double Eagles and a special appearance by author and researcher, David Tripp, will highlight the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday – Saturday, September 9 – 11, 2004, in the Long Beach, California Convention Center. Another major attraction will be two public [...]

MINT EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR DIRECT SHIPMENT OF GOLDEN DOLLARS TO SMALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Order Limits Raised from 2,000 to 6,000 Coins Per Institution
Washington, D.C. – March 23 –The United States Mint today announced that it is raising the order limits and extending the deadline for its program of direct shipment of Golden Dollars to small financial institutions. The program allows community banks, credit unions, and savings and [...]