[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 202 (Friday, October 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 61933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24684]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Notification of American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated 
Coin Price Decreases

SUMMARY: 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:

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                     Description                             Price
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American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins:
    One-ounce platinum coin..........................          $1,324.95
    One-half ounce platinum coin.....................             674.95
    One-quarter ounce platinum coin..................             349.95
    One-tenth ounce platinum coin....................             149.95
    Four-coin platinum set...........................           2,419.95
American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins:
    One-ounce platinum coin..........................           1,214.95
    One-half ounce platinum coin.....................             619.95
    One-quarter ounce platinum coin..................             319.95
    One-tenth ounce platinum coin....................             134.95
    Four-coin platinum set...........................           2,219.95
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Brunhart, Deputy Director; 
United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or 
call 202-354-7500.

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5111, 5112 & 9701.

    Dated: October 10, 2008.
Edmund C. Moy,
Director, United States Mint.
 [FR Doc. E8-24684 Filed 10-16-08; 8:45 am]
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