[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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