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1996 – It Was a Very Good Year – for the U.S. Mint

January 14, 1997 - Single–Day Eagle Sales Again Among Highest in Program History Silver Proof Eagle Sales Rise, Defying Predictions Bulk Program Drives Up Proof Set Sales ‘W’ Mint Mark Dime Spurs Uncirculated Set Increase Limited Edition Smithsonian, Community Service & Olympic Sets Sell Out

American Eagle Sales Soar

February 6, 1997 - January Gold Eagle Sales Top 51,000 Ounces Silver Eagle Sales Reach 435,000 Ounces

Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee Hears Two New Coin Proposals

February 8, 1997 - Washington, D.C. – The Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee (CCCAC) at its meeting Monday, February 24, heard informal presentations for two new commemorative coin proposals, and reviewed designs for the coins authorized to honor baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Representatives from...