[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 35181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15490]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Suspension of Bent and Partial Coin Exchange by United States 
Mint

ACTION: Notice.

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    Under the authority of 31 U.S.C. 5120, the United States Mint 
established a program by which the public could exchange bent and 
partial coins for reimbursement. Regulations governing the program 
appear at 31 CFR part 100, subpart C.
    The United States Mint has suspended the exchange program due to 
the possibility of unlawful material being submitted for redemption. 
The United States Mint is committed to ensuring the integrity of 
circulating coins, and is currently engaged in testing materials and 
assessing the security of the program. Until further notice, the United 
States Mint will not process any new applications or material for 
redemption. Any and all updates on the status of the exchange program 
will be posted on the following web page as soon as updates become 
available: https://www.usmint.gov/news/consumer-alerts/mutilated-coin-program.
    The redemption of uncurrent coins, as defined by 31 CFR 100.10(a), 
is unaffected by this suspension. Uncurrent coins may still be redeemed 
by Federal Reserve banks and branches in accordance with the criteria 
and procedures set forth in 31 CFR 100.10.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas V. Johnson, Chief of Corporate 
Communications, United States Mint, Washington, DC, at (202) 354-7718 
or [email protected].

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5120.

    Dated: July 15, 2019.
David J. Ryder,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2019-15490 Filed 7-19-19; 8:45 am]
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