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Rubin Announces States Coin Design Selection Process

January 9, 1998 - Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin today wrote the state governors with details on the design selection process for the 50 states commemorative quarters. Each governor will determine the state’s design–selection process, with final approval resting with the Treasury Secretary. The...

Platinum American Eagle Surpasses 105,000 Ounces

December 15, 1997 - Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Mint today announced that sales of Platinum American Eagle Coins have reached 105,897 ounces. “When we launched the program, we projected sales of 100,000 ounces in the first 12 months of the program,” said Mint...

First Lady Unveils New Dollar Coin Designs

May 4, 1999 - Washington, D.C. – First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin today unveiled the design for the new dollar coin at a White House ceremony honoring Native American women and their accomplishments. “How fitting that the first...

1996 – It Was a Very Good Year – for the U.S. Mint

January 14, 1997 - Single–Day Eagle Sales Again Among Highest in Program History Silver Proof Eagle Sales Rise, Defying Predictions Bulk Program Drives Up Proof Set Sales ‘W’ Mint Mark Dime Spurs Uncirculated Set Increase Limited Edition Smithsonian, Community Service & Olympic Sets Sell Out