Extension of Suspension of Coin Exchange by United States Mint, 25763 [2016-10123]

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Brenda Simms, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Extension of Suspension of Coin Exchange by United States Mint ACTION: Notice. Under the authority of 31 U.S.C. 5120, the United States Mint established a program by which people and businesses could exchange bent and partial coins for reimbursement. Fused or mixed coins cannot be redeemed by the United States Mint. On November 2, 2015, the United States Mint suspended the exchange program for a period of six months to assess the security of the program and develop additional safeguards, as necessary, to ensure the integrity of United States coinage. Since that time, the United States Mint has made significant progress in assessing the current state of the program, evaluating risks, and identifying potential remedial measures. Additionally, the United States Mint has engaged the services of an independent contractor to assist us in these efforts. However, due to recent litigation involving the exchange program and more time needed to complete our work, the United States Mint is extending the suspension of its redemption of bent and partial coins for an additional period of six months. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 2, 2016. Tom Jurkowsky; Director, Office of Corporate Communications; United States Mint; Washington, DC; at (202) 354–7720 or tom.jurkowsky@usmint.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5120. Dated: April 26, 2016. Richard A. Peterson, Deputy Director for Manufacturing and Quality, United States Mint. [FR Doc. 2016–10123 Filed 4–28–16; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2016–10085 Filed 4–28–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P BILLING CODE 4810–31–P PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 25763 E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 83 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 25763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10123]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Extension of Suspension of Coin Exchange by United States Mint

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the authority of 31 U.S.C. 5120, the United States Mint 
established a program by which people and businesses could exchange 
bent and partial coins for reimbursement. Fused or mixed coins cannot 
be redeemed by the United States Mint.
    On November 2, 2015, the United States Mint suspended the exchange 
program for a period of six months to assess the security of the 
program and develop additional safeguards, as necessary, to ensure the 
integrity of United States coinage. Since that time, the United States 
Mint has made significant progress in assessing the current state of 
the program, evaluating risks, and identifying potential remedial 
measures. Additionally, the United States Mint has engaged the services 
of an independent contractor to assist us in these efforts. However, 
due to recent litigation involving the exchange program and more time 
needed to complete our work, the United States Mint is extending the 
suspension of its redemption of bent and partial coins for an 
additional period of six months.

DATES: Effective May 2, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Jurkowsky; Director, Office of 
Corporate Communications; United States Mint; Washington, DC; at (202) 
354-7720 or tom.jurkowsky@usmint.treas.gov.

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5120.

    Dated: April 26, 2016.
Richard A. Peterson,
Deputy Director for Manufacturing and Quality, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2016-10123 Filed 4-28-16; 8:45 am]
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