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The ’Antique Patina’ of the Golden Dollar

April 11, 2000 - The different hues of the Golden Dollars now circulating are the result of the manganese brass contained in the outer layer of the new coins. Like any brass, its color will eventually become darker, giving your coins an antique finish....

Department Of The Treasury, United States Mint – Introductory Statement Of John P. Mitchell, Acting Director Of The United States Mint, For Presentation To The House Appropriations Subcommittee On Treasury, Postal Service, And General Government – April 11, 2000

April 11, 2000 - Mister Chairman, Congressman Hoyer, distinguished members of this committee — Everyone at the Mint thanks this committee for opportunity to discuss the most dynamic and profitable circulating coin program in a generation. The new dollar coin released in January —...