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United States Mint at Denver Receives Historic Marker

March 15, 2004 - DENVER — The United States Mint at Denver was honored with a historic marker today for its production of the Nation’s first new nickel in 66 years. The National Geodetic Survey, an agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Michigan Official First Day Coin Cover Available March 11, 2004

March 11, 2004 - Washington — The United States Mint today announced that the limited edition of 75,000 Michigan Official First Day Coin Covers will be available online at www.usmint.gov, beginning at noon (E.T.) on March 11, 2004. The availability of this product was...

Westward Journey Nickel Series™ First Change for Nickel in 66 Years

March 4, 2004 - United States Mint Shows Off New Nickels As They Head into Circulation. WASHINGTON — United States Mint employees celebrated the production of the first newly designed 5–cent coin (nickel) in 66 years with a news conference in Washington, D.C., today....

United States Mint Unveils New K–12 Lesson Plans

February 6, 2004 - Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce the availability of its free, downloadable lesson plans for 2004, featuring the Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa and Wisconsin 50 State Quarters Program commemorative quarter–dollar coins. The lesson plans — available...