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Washington, D.C., May 30, 2001 – The United States Mint announced today that it will begin selling the 2001 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® by mail on June 13, and online at www.usmint.gov on June 18 at noon (Eastern Time).

“The Uncirculated Coin Set is the backbone of coin collections,” said United States Mint Director Jay W. Johnson. “New collectors just starting out and experienced collectors will both want this important set, which will again feature uncirculated ‘P’ and ‘D’ mint mark Golden Dollars.”

Each 20-coin 2001 Uncirculated Coin Set includes two of each circulating U.S. coin, bearing the Philadelphia ‘P’ and Denver ‘D’ mint mark: the Lincoln cent, the Jefferson nickel, the Roosevelt dime, the Kennedy half-dollar, and the new Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea.

The set also includes the five 50 State Quarters™ coins scheduled for release in 2001—New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky. This set is an opportunity to have all five 2001 quarters at once—in uncirculated condition—with the latest states included even before they are released into general circulation. Each set is packaged in Mylar® to keep the coins pristine and includes a specification folder from the United States Mint.

“The 2001 Uncirculated Coin Set is selling this year for the same low price as last year–$14.95,” said David Pickens, Associate Director of Numismatics. “This is quite a value, as the set once again features two additional Golden Dollar coins.”

There are no household limits. Customers may order as many sets as they wish while supplies last. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Customers receiving this offer via the U.S. Mint mailing list will also receive a buck slip featuring the newest of the 50 State Quarters™ Official First Day Coin Covers—New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island—available at $19.95 each. The Rhode Island Cover will be available by mail beginning June 6th, and on the web beginning June 25th. Included on the reverse of this buck slip is information on the limited-edition Formation of the Union Set, which goes on sale beginning June 13th, and online beginning 12:00 Noon June 18 (Eastern Time).

The 2001 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® can be purchased five ways: First, you can save shipping and handling charges by using the U.S. Mint’s secure web site http://www.usmint.gov/catalog. Second, you can call 1-800-USA-MINT. Third, you may download an order form at the web site and fax it to (301) 918-2039. Fourth and fifth, you may request an order form from the Mint Customer Care Center at (202) 283-COIN, or download an order form at the web site, and mail it to United States Mint, P.O. Box 382601, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-8601 (Attention: Order Processing). A shipping and handling fee of $3.95 per order will be added to all fax, mail, and telephone orders for these products. Hearing and speech-impaired customers may order by calling (301) 344-4144 TTY. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Last of the original 13 Colonies honored by U.S. Mint 50 State Quarters™ Program

Newport, RI, May 21, 2001 – Proving that great things come in small packages, Rhode Island – the smallest state in the Union – became the site of a large national celebration led by Governor Lincoln Almond and U.S. Mint Director Jay W. Johnson marking the debut of the 13th new state quarter. Cannons fired and a parade of vintage yachts circled off the coast as dignitaries, schoolchildren and the general public gathered at Fort Adams State Park in Newport to honor Rhode Island and the release of the newest state quarter.

The quarter is one of the most significant coins ever released according to Jay W. Johnson, director of the U.S. Mint. “The launch of the Rhode Island quarter marks an important moment in American history and a milestone for the 50 State Quarters Program,” Johnson said. “For the first time, the first 13 states, and the 13 original colonies will be commemorated on American circulating coinage. The story of our nation, great symbols of our democracy and significant moments from our history are now represented on U.S. currency.”

“Today is a great day for the State of Rhode Island,” said Almond. “The release of the Rhode Island quarter marks the culmination of a process that involved the public in choosing the themes and, ultimately, the design that will convey our state’s heritage to the rest of the nation. The 50 State Quarters Program has given all Rhode Islanders a wonderful opportunity to share our unique character with America.”

The Rhode Island quarter, the third coin in the 2001 series, honors the “Ocean State.” Featuring a vintage sailboat gliding through Rhode Island’s famous Narragansett Bay, and an image of the Pell Bridge in the background, the design showcases Rhode Island’s most popular sport—sailing. Rhode Island residents chose the sailboat from among three candidate designs during two weeks of voting at libraries, the State House and on the Internet. The sailboat design won by 57 percent of the 34,566 votes cast, and was accepted by Governor Almond in July.

During the launch ceremony, the imagery on the new quarter was recreated through the efforts of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), the Newport Museum of Yachting, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Vintage yachts organized by the Museum of Yachting circled in the background as RISCA’s Executive Director, Randall Rosenbaum, who helped to oversee the design selection process for Rhode Island, introduced Governor Almond and Director Johnson. Other ceremony participants included U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), U.S. Representative James Langevin (D-RI), schoolchildren from the William J. Underwood School, the U.S. Navy and the Artillery Company of Newport.

The release of the Rhode Island quarter marks the end of production of the North Carolina quarter, released in March 2001. Collectors who wish to purchase rolls and bags of Rhode Island quarters can purchase them through the U.S. Mint Web site at www.usmint.gov during a special 72-hour sale, beginning May 21, 2001 at noon (EST), and ending on May 24, 2001 at noon.

The new quarters are manufactured at both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. Together, they produce all legal tender U.S. circulating coins before shipping them to the Federal Reserve for distribution through the banking system. The Federal Reserve orders new quarters to ensure an adequate supply to meet the needs of commerce as commercial banks demand.

Launched in 1999, the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program is a 10-year initiative honoring each of the nation’s states in the order that they joined the Union or ratified the Constitution. Each quarter is produced for only about 10 weeks, never to be produced again. U.S. Mint research shows that well over 125 million Americans are collecting the 50 State Quarters.

The 50 State Quarters products including the just released collectible proof sets that feature the five quarters of 2001 are adding to the collecting fun. These products and more information about the 50 State Quarters Program are available through the U.S. Mint’s Web site at www.usmint.gov or by calling 1-800-USA MINT.

Washington, D.C., May 14, 2001 — The U.S. Mint announced today that circulating quarters with a reverse design honoring Rhode Island will be sold online beginning May 21, 2001, at 12:00 noon (ET), and ending May 24, 2001, at 12:00 noon (ET). The Rhode Island quarters are available in two-roll sets (40 coins per roll), including one Philadelphia and Denver Mint Mark coin roll each, and in bags of 100 and 1,000 coins.

Collectors will have 72 hours to purchase two-roll sets and bags of the newest quarters. The Rhode Island quarter is the third coin struck for the year 2001 under the 50 State Quarters™ Program. With the release of the Rhode Island quarter, for the first time in history, the original 13 Colonies will be commemorated on circulating American coinage. The Rhode Island quarter, which honors the “Ocean State”, features a vintage sailboat gliding through Rhode Island’s famous Narragansett Bay, and an image of the Pell Bridge in the background, showcasing Rhode Island’s most popular sport-sailing.

Each coin roll is wrapped in a specially designed U.S. Mint paper coin wrap which prominently displays the 50 State Quarters™ Program logo, a “P” or “D” representing the roll’s mint of origin, “RI” designating the state of Rhode Island, and “$10” representing its dollar value. These rolls and bags, featuring quarters used in regular transactions and struck on our main production floors at the Philadelphia and Denver Mint facilities, will be shipped directly to you from the U.S. Mint. Each bag is marked with the Mint of origin and the dollar value of its contents ($25 or $250). Note that there are no order limits on these products.

Customers can purchase the Rhode Island quarters three ways: First, they can save shipping and handling charges by ordering online using the Mint’s secure web site, at www.usmint.gov/catalog. Second, they may call 1-800-USA-MINT. Third, they may download a fax order form from the web site and fax it to (301) 918-2039. A shipping and handling fee of $3.95 per order will be added to all telephone and fax orders for these products. Hearing and speech-impaired customers may order by calling (301) 344-4144 TTY. Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Washington, D.C., May 3 — The U.S. Mint today announced that the 2001 U.S. Mint Proof Set®, including the 2001 proof Golden Dollar and the five new proof quarters of 2001 issued under the 50 State Quarters™ Program, will be available by mail on May 9, 2001. Sales on the Mint web site at www.USMINT.gov will begin May 14, 2001.

“These sets continue to be the most popular numismatic series in history,” said Mint Director Jay W. Johnson. “And, once again, there are no order limits on the sets this year.”

“At 125 million collectors and growing, the popularity of the 50 State Quarters Program continues to soar,” said David Pickens, Associate Director for Numismatics, ” With the 2001 proof dollar–and same price as last year–this is a great collectible for 2001.”

The 10-Coin U.S. Mint Proof Set is available at $19.95 and contains proof versions of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Kennedy Half Dollar, and the new Golden Dollar in one sealed presentation case. A separate presentation case contains proof versions of the quarters from each state honored this year– New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky.

The 5-Coin 50 State Quarters™ Proof Set may be purchased separately for $13.95. All sets are shipped in customized security containers. Proof coins are manufactured at the San Francisco Mint facility using specially prepared, highly polished dies. Bearing the “S” Mint mark, each coin is struck at least twice to ensure the finest detail in a frosted cameo image on a bright, mirror background. The sealed cases containing the coins are inserted into a specially printed sleeve and accompanied by an official U.S. Mint Certificate of Authenticity.

Customers can purchase the 2001 U.S. Mint Proof Set®, four ways: First, they can save shipping and handling charges by using the U.S. Mint’s secure web site at www.USMINT.gov. beginning May 14. Second, they can call 1-800-USA-MINT, beginning May 9. Third and fourth, starting May 9 they may download an order form at the web site and fax it to (301) 344-4150, or mail it to the U.S. Mint, Customer Care Center, Lanham, MD 20706-4331 (Attention: Order Processing). A shipping and handling fee of $3.95 per order will be added to all fax, mail and telephone orders for these products. Hearing and speech-impaired customers may order by calling (301) 344-4144 TTY. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery.