United States Mint to Accept Orders for Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin January 2

December 26, 2013

WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2014 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollar on January 2, 2014, at noon Eastern Time (ET).

Public Law 110–451 authorizes the bureau to mint and issue silver dollar coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The 2014 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollar will be available in both proof and uncirculated qualities. Pricing is as follows.

PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT OPTION INTRODUCTORY PRICE* REGULAR PRICE
CR1 Proof Silver Dollar $49.95 $54.95
CR2 Uncirculated Silver Dollar $44.95 $49.95

*The introductory sales period ends on February 3, 2014, at 3 p.m. ET, when regular pricing takes effect.

The United States Mint will also offer the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Tell Your Story Set later in the year. The set will include a space for the giver, recipient, a family member or friend to document their personal stories. It allows them to reflect on their participation in the events leading up to, or how they have been affected by, the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Mintage for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin is limited to 350,000 coins across all product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio or proof to uncirculated coins produced.

The United States Mint accepts orders at its online catalog at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog and at 1–800–USA–MINT (872–6468). Hearing– and speech–impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1–888–321–MINT (6468). Customers should add $4.95 to all domestic orders for shipping and handling. There are no household or order limits.

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint’s numismatic programs are self–sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on–sale date and time of January 2, noon ET, shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint’s Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

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