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Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for two new members: One representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and one specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by the United States Mint. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury: One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training or experience as nationally or internationally recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in American history; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics; Three persons who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustment
The United States Mint is announcing the price of the 2008 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin. Because of increases in the cost of silver, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin at the price indicated below, effective December 3, 2007:
Price Increase for First Spouse Gold Coin
Recent increases in the price of gold require that the United States Mint raise the sale prices on its upcoming offering of the Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(o)(1) & (4) grants to the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue one-half ounce gold bullion First Spouse coins, and to set their sale prices, the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the precious metal content of the coins. This change is attributable to recent increases in the market price of gold, which has increased substantially since the initial prices were set for the First Spouse Gold Coins. Accordingly, effective November 19, 2007, the United States Mint will commence selling the following Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coins at the prices indicated below:
Notification of American Eagle Platinum Coin Price Increases
The rise in the price of platinum per ounce requires that the United States Mint raise the prices on its 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(k) grants the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue platinum coins, the United States Mint mints and issues American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins in four denominationsone ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce, and a four-coin set which contains one coin of each denomination. The United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of recent increases in the market price of platinum. The price of platinum has increased substantially since the initial prices were set for the 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins Accordingly, effective November 5, 2007, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins at the prices indicated below:
Notification of a Refund Offer for Certain 2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets That May Contain Pouches That Are Not Authentic American Indian Products
In 2004, the United States Mint prepared and marketed a product known as the ``2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set.'' This product includes a 2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Silver Dollar and a small pouch crafted by artisans from one of several American Indian tribes. The United States Mint, however, has now learned that one of the organizations whose artisans produced pouches for the productthe Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohiois not officially recognized as an Indian tribe by state or Federal authorities. The Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio, therefore, does not have the legal right to claim that the pouches its artisans produced are authentic American Indian products. Accordingly, the United States Mint is offering a refund to members of the public who own a 2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set containing a pouch produced by the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio. Owners may ascertain whether their pouch set was crafted by the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio by referring to the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that accompanies the set. Owners wishing to obtain a refund have two options: (1) Return the entire United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set, including the COA from the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio, for a refund of $130.00 (original sales price, plus $10 for shipping and insurance), or (2) return just the pouch and the COA from the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio for a refund of $90.00 (prorated sales price for the pouch, plus $10 for shipping and insurance).
Notification of American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin and American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coin Price Increases
The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin and American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 13, 2007. Date: November 13, 2007. Time: Public meeting time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20220. Subject: Review candidate designs for the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin, and other general business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC: Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Makes recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 9th Street, NW.; Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for September 25, 2007.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee August 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and public forum scheduled for August 10, 2007, at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money [reg]. Date: August 10, 2007. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Public meeting followed by public forum). Location: Midwest Airlines Convention Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203. Subject: Coin Designs, TBD. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustments
The United States Mint is increasing prices for the 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins. The United States Mint is increasing the prices for 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins effective with these products' release date, scheduled for May 17, 2007. The price increase from last year is due to higher platinum metal costs. The new prices are effective May 17, 2007, when the United States Mint will commence selling the 2007 American Eagle Platinum Coins at the prices indicated below:
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee May 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for May 15, 2007. Date: May 15, 2007. Time: Public meeting time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. Subject: Review candidate designs for the 2008 American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin, and other general business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of 2007 American Buffalo Gold Proof One-Ounce Coin Pricing
The United States Mint is establishing prices for the 2007 American Buffalo Gold Proof One-Ounce Coin. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(q) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint will mint and issue 2007 American Buffalo Gold Proof One-Ounce Coins. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the precious metal content of the coinsthe result of increases in the market price of gold. Accordingly, effective upon the introduction of the 2007 American Buffalo Gold Proof One-Ounce Coin, the United States Mint will sell these coins at the following price:
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee March 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for March 20, 2007. Date: March 20, 2007. Time: Public Meeting Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; 2nd floor. Subject: Review candidate designs for the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Congressional Gold Medal (Pub. L. 109-395), the 2008 First Spouse Bullion Coins (Pub. L. 109-145), and other general business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of American Eagle Gold Proof and Silver Proof and Uncirculated Coin Price Increase
The United States Mint is establishing prices for its 2007 American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a)(3) and 5112(e), (f), & (i) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold and silver coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues American Eagle Gold Proof Coins in four denominations with the following weights: one-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces a four-coin set that contains one coin of each denomination. In addition, the United States Mint produces American Eagle Silver Proof and Uncirculated coins with one ounce of silver in each coin. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of increases in the market price of gold and silver. Accordingly, effective February 1, 2007, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2007 American Eagle gold and silver coins according to the following price schedule:
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Altered System of Records
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended, the United States Mint is altering its system of records, TREASURY/U.S. MINT .009Mail-order and Catalogue Sales System (MACS), Customer Mailing List, Order Processing Record for Coin Sets, Medals and Numismatic Items, and Records of Undelivered Orders, Product Descriptions, Availability and InventoryTreasury/United States Mint.
Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustments
The United States Mint is adjusting the prices of 14 of its coin products for 2007. Some of the United States Mint's annual sets have price increases to reflect the inclusion, beginning in 2007, of the Presidential $1 Coins. Some other products have price decreases to reflect lower costs attributable to manufacturing efficiencies and other factors. Effective January 19, 2007, the United States Mint will commence selling the following products at the prices indicated below:
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee January 2007 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for January 23, 2007. Date: January 23, 2007. Time: Public Meeting Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 2nd floor. Subject: Review 2008 commemorative quarter-dollar candidate reverse designs and other business.
Meeting Date Amended: Notification of Rescheduled Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting has been rescheduled to November 14, 2006, moved from its original date of November 2, 2006. Date: November 14, 2006. Time: Public Meeting Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Review 2008 Presidential $1 Coin designs, the FY06 CCAC Annual Report, and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Coin Users Group Forum
Pursuant to the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109- 145, 31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(3)(A)), the United States Mint and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) announce a coin users group forum at which United States Mint and Board representatives will have the opportunity to consult with leaders of retail businesses, agencies, and industries involved in the use and distribution of circulating coins, especially $1 coins.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 2, 2006. Date: November 2, 2006. Time: Public Meeting Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Review 2008 Presidential $1 Coin designs, the FY06 CCAC Annual Report, and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Revision to Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group Interviews
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on revisions to currently approved information collection 1525-0012, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint customer satisfaction and opinion surveys and focus group interviews.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for September 28, 2006. Date: September 28, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: The meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting at the United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Review Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal candidate designs, and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC, 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Notification of Call for Artists To Apply for the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion Program
The United States Mint is accepting applications from professional artists to fill up to ten new Associate Designer positions in its Artistic Infusion Program to help design United States coins and medals. The Artistic Infusion Program was created in 2003 to enrich and invigorate the design of United States coins and medals by developing a pool of professional artists (Master & Associate Designers) and college and graduate-level art students (Student Designers) in visual arts who will be invited to create and submit new designs for selected coin and medal programs throughout the year. The United States Mint encourages applications from talented artists, representing diverse backgrounds and a variety of interests reflecting those of the American people, who will look at coin design in new ways. Artists selected to participate in the program will be paid an established fee for their work, and those whose designs are used for certain coins and medals will be named as the designer in historical documents, including certificates of authenticity and promotional materials. Most important, the program provides the nation's most gifted artists with the opportunity to contribute beautiful designs to coins that will be enjoyed by all Americans. An orientation session and designer symposium will be held for artists selected to participate in the program (attending at the United States Mint's expense) at the United States Mint at Philadelphia in early 2007. This session's purpose will be to inform selected artists about the history of United States coin and medal design, the coin making process and upcoming design opportunities.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee August 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and Public Forum scheduled for August 18, 2006, at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money[reg]. Date: August 18, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (public meeting followed by Public Forum). Location: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. Subject: Review Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin candidate designs and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of American Eagle Gold Proof Coin Price Decrease
The recent drop in the price of gold requires that the United States Mint reduce the prices on its 2006 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(i) and 5111(a)(3) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues American Eagle Gold Proof Coins in four denominations: One-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce, and a four-coin set that contains 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 the decrease in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of recent decreases in the market price of gold. Accordingly, effective July 12, 2006, the United States Mint will commence selling these gold proof coins according to the following price schedule: one-ounce gold proof coin (Sold Out), one-half ounce gold proof coin ($420.00), one- quarter ounce gold proof coin ($215.00), one-tenth ounce gold proof coin ($105.00), and four-coin gold proof set ($1,495.00). For Further Information Contact: Gloria Eskridge, Associate Director for Sales and Marketing, United States Mint, 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7500.
Notification of Special Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces a special Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for July 10, 2006. Date: July 10, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: The meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting at the United States Mint, 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC, 2nd floor. Subject: Review San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin design candidates and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee July 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for July 19, 2006. Date: July 19, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: The United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; Second floor. Subject: Review of designs for the 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin, the Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal, and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration or addressing the CCAC at the Public Forum is invited to submit request and/or materials by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee June 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces a Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for June 15, 2006. Date: June 15, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: The meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting at the United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Review coin design candidates and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Coin Users Group Forum
Pursuant to the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109- 145, 31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(3)(A)), the United States Mint and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) announce a coin users group forum at which United States Mint and Board officials will have the opportunity to consult with leaders of businesses, agencies, and industries involved in the use and distribution of circulating coins, especially $1 coins. Date of Forum: Thursday, June 8, 2006.
Notification of American Eagle Gold Proof Coin Price Increase
The recent rise in the price of gold requires that the United States Mint raise the prices on its 2006 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(i) and 5111(a)(3) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues American Eagle Gold Proof Coins in four denominations: One-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce, and a four-coin set that contains 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 the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of recent increases in the market price of gold. The price of gold has increased substantially from the time the United States Mint last set prices for gold proof coins. Accordingly, effective May 22, 2006, the United States Mint will commence selling these coins according to the following price schedule: One-ounce gold proof coin ($885.00), one-half ounce gold proof coin ($445.00), one-quarter ounce gold proof coin ($220.00), one-tenth ounce gold proof coin ($110.00), four-coin gold proof set ($1,575.00). Prices are subject to change again based on future fluctuations in the market price of gold.
Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to:
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee May 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for May 23, 2006. Date: May 23, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: The United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC; Second floor. Subject: Review of designs for the 2007 First Spouse Bullion Coin Program and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group Interviews
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint customer satisfaction and opinion surveys and focus group interviews.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee April 2006 Public Meeting.
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces a Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for April 13, 2006. Date: April 13, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Location: The meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting at the United States Mint, 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC, 2nd floor. Subject: Review proposed design narratives for the reverses of the 2007 First Spouse coins and medals. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time, and location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional gold medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of American Eagle Silver and Gold Proof Coin Price Increases
The United States Mint is increasing the prices for purchases of American Eagle silver and gold proof coins because of recent increases of the cost of silver and gold. Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(f)&(i) grants to the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue silver and gold coins, and the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a)(3) grants to the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues 1-ounce silver proof coins known as ``American Eagle Silver Proof Coins,'' and 1-ounce, \1/2\-ounce, \1/4\-ounce, and \1/10\-ounce gold proof coins known as ``American Eagle Gold Proof Coins.'' The United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increased costs of their precious metal content. Accordingly, effective February 2, 2006, the United States Mint will commence selling these coins according to the following price schedule: Silver 1-ounce ($27.95); gold four-coin set ($1,350); gold 1-ounce ($770); gold \1/2\-ounce ($385); gold \1/4\-ounce ($200); gold \1/10\- ounce ($100).
Meetings: Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and Public Forum scheduled for February 28, 2006. Date: February 28, 2006. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: The United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; Second floor. Subject: Review of designs for the Presidential $1 Coin Program and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee January 2006 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(c), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and Public Forum scheduled for January 24, 2006. Date: January 24, 2006. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Location: The United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; Second floor. Subject: Review of the designs for the 2007 commemorative quarter- dollar coins in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters[reg] Program and for the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program; and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 2005; Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces a Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 15, 2005. Date: November 15, 2005. Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: The meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting at the United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Finalize the CCAC's annual report and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time, and location.
Senior Executive Service Combined Performance Review Board
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Combined Performance Review Board (Board) for the United States Mint, the Financial Management Service (FMS), the Bureau of Public Debt (BPD), the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Combined PRB reviews the performance appraisals of career senior executives below the level of bureau head and principal deputy in the five bureaus, except for executives below the Assistant Commissioner level in the FMS. The Combined PRB makes recommendations regarding proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 2005 Public Meeting; Update
This document updates a notice appearing in the Federal Register that announced a public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) scheduled for September 27, 2005, at the United States Mint in Washington, DC. This action is necessary to update the subject of the meeting as stated in the September 2, 2005 notice (70 FR 52484). Date: September 27, 2005. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220 Subject: Review designs for the Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Congressional Gold Medal and review CCAC Annual Report for 2005. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 2005 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for September 27, 2005, at United States Mint Headquarters in Washington, DC. The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to the coinage of the United States and for other purposes. Date: September 27, 2005. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW.; Washington, DC; 2nd floor. Subject: Review design candidates for the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program, the Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Congressional Gold Medal, and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee July 2005 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and Public Forum scheduled for July 28, 2005, at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money[supreg]. The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to the coinage of the United States and for other purposes. Date: July 28, 2005. Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Public Meeting followed by Public Forum). Location: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Subject: Review American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin designs and other business. Interested persons should call (202) 354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the U.S. Mint, Treasury, is publishing its Privacy Act systems of records.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Application for Commercial Product License and Application for Intellectual Property Use Forms
The Department of the Treasury invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on two information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint Application for Commercial Product License and Application for Intellectual Property Use forms.
Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a member specially qualified to serve by virtue of his or her education, training or experience in American History. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by the United States Mint. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury: One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training or experience as nationally or internationally recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in American history; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics; Three persons who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership. Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the Federal Government. The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held approximately six to eight times per year. The United States Mint is responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2653). The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United States Mint is also interested in candidates who have demonstrated leadership skills, who have received recognition by their peers in their field of interest, who have a record of participation in public service or activities, and who are willing to commit the time and effort to participate in the CCAC meetings and related activities. Application Deadline: May 27, 2005. Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications for membership, by fax to (202) 756-6830, or by mail to the United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220, Attn: Madelyn Simmons Marchessault. Submissions must be postmarked no later than May 27, 2005. Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail: The delivery of first-class mail to the United States Mint has been delayed since mid-October 2001, and delays are expected to continue. Until normal mail service resumes, please consider using alternate delivery services when sending time-sensitive material. Some or all of the first-class and priority mail we receive may be put through an irradiation process to protect against biological contamination. Support materials put through this process may suffer irreversible damage. We encourage you to consider using alternate delivery services.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee May 2005 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for May 24, 2005. The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to the coinage of the United States and for other purposes. Date: May 24, 2005. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 2nd floor. Subject: Consider themes for a 24-Karat bullion coin and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time and location. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. For Further Information Contact: Madelyn Simmons Marchessault, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.
Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a representative specially qualified to serve by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture. The CCAC was established to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by the United States Mint. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury: One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training or experience as nationally or internationally recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in American history; One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics; Three persons who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership. Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the Federal Government. The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held approximately six to eight times per year. The United States Mint is responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2653). The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United States Mint is also interested in candidates who have demonstrated leadership skills, have received recognition by their peers in their field of interest, have a record of participation in public service or activities, and are willing to commit the time and effort to participate in the CCAC meetings and related activities. Application Deadline: May 31, 2005. Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications for membership, by fax to 202- 756-6830, or by mail to the United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Madelyn Simmons Marchessault. Submissions must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2005. Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail: The delivery of first-class mail to the United States Mint has been delayed since mid-October 2001, and delays are expected to continue. Until normal mail service resumes, please consider using alternate delivery services when sending time-sensitive material. Some or all of the first-class and priority mail we receive may be put through an irradiation process to protect against biological contamination. Support materials put through this process may suffer irreversible damage. We encourage you to consider using alternate delivery services. For Further Information Contact: Madelyn Simmons Marchessault, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7200.
Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee April 2005 Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces a previously unscheduled Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for April 28, 2005. The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to the coinage of the United States and for other purposes. Date: April 28, 2005. Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Via Videoconference at the United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC; 2nd floor, Conference Room C. Subject: Consider themes for a 24-Karat bullion coin and other business. Interested persons should call 202-354-7502 for the latest update on meeting time, and location. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional gold medals, and national and other medals. Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.
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