United States Mint October 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(k) and 5111(a) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue platinum coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins in four denominations with the following weights: One-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated four-coin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect decreases in the market price of platinum. Effective on October 17, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins according to the following price schedule:

The United States Mint is adjusting the premium charged to Authorized Purchasers for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, which the agency mints and issues in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5112(e). Because of increases in the cost of acquiring silver blanks, the United States Mint will increase the premium charged to Authorized Purchasers for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, from $1.25 to $1.40 per coin, for all orders accepted on or after October 14, 2008.