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The article offers facts about the U.S. currency and source, including the first U.S. Mint facility, the primary purpose of the U.S. Bullion Depository, and the total number of coins produced by the U.S. Mint facilities in 2013.

The article reports on the limited availability of the one-dollar coin cover for the 29th issue of presidential coin series for former U.S. President Warren G. Harding.

CHICAGO -- Silver is outsparkling gold this month as far as the Olympics are concerned. In Des Moines, Iowa, the U.S. Mint, in conjunction with the American Bankers Association and [...]

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Mint to begin accepting orders for former President Andrew Jackson's Liberty Spouse Coin. It is noted that the 24-karat gold coins can be availed in one-half-ounce proof and uncirculated versions. A provision is contained in the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 for the continuity of the First Spouse Coin program in the event that a President served without a spouse.

The article announces the production of the World Vending Association (WVA) Coin Design Handbook by the Mint Directors Conference Technical Committee (MDC-TC) which is a guide in understanding coin validation process and consequences. According to the article, the handbook was authored by Coinco, MEI Conlux, NRI and Scan Coin. The handbook was presented at the Mint Directors Conference in May 2008.

The article offers information on the products that use iconic food and beverage brands including the Monopoly: Electronic Banking Edition board game from Hasbro Games that use the Altoids Mints tin, and the New! Too Faced Fuze Slenderize Guilt Free Gloss lip gloss.

The article reports that the decline in sales of Altoids breath mints raises doubts about the intentions of gum maker WM. Wrigley Jr. Co. to move into the candy business. Wrigley bought the brand along with Life Savers from Northfield, Illinois-based Kraft Foods Inc. in June 2005 for $1.46 billion. There are various rival brands in mints, including Pennsylvania-based Hershey Co.'s Ice Breakers and foreign brands, like Perfetti Van Melle SpA's Mentos.

This article reports that the U.S. Mint's redesigned $1 coin goes into circulation on February 15, 2007, seven years after the disappointing introduction of the Sacagawea dollar. The new coin features George Washington, the first in a series of 38 former U.S. presidents who will be honored in rotation. This plan is in response to the success of the 50-state quarter program.

The article provides information on several innovative consumer products. British company Taste of the Vine, Ltd. developed an interactive wine tasting course on CD-ROM. Chicago, Illinois-based Wrigley Jr. Co. launched the Doublemint Twins mints which offer a blend of two flavors in one mint. Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola has introduced a line of Dasani's effervescent flavored waters which is sweetened with Splenda and mixed with natural fruit flavor.

The article focuses on the world's first colored circulation coin released by the Royal Canadian Mint on October 21, 2004. The quarter features a red poppy that pays homage to the 117,000 Canadians who died in battle. The coin is being distributed at Tim Hortons, Canada's most frequented coffee-doughnut-soup-sandwich chain, outlets and will be available at banks. Mint spokesperson Phil Taylor said that the chain supports the Royal Canadian Legion, which owns the trademark for the poppy image and which supported the Mint on this project.

Reports that senior managers at the Royal Mint have refused to back down in a pay dispute which has resulted in the first strike action at the plant in 20 years. Background of the dispute.

Reports that United States (U.S.) President George W. Bush has announced that he will nominate Henrietta Holsman Fore for the U.S. Mint directorship. Background on the professional career of Fore; Experiences of Fore in government service.

Focuses on the increase of the value of the millennium coins issued by Perth Mint in Australia. Types of millennium coins; Prices of each coin; Details on the Gregorian coins.

Reports on the contracts awarded by the United States Mint to purchase nickel, zinc and copper. Contracts awarded to MG Metal & Commodity Inc.; Other contract winners.

Reports on the creative assignment awarded by the United States Mint to The Ad Store. Commemorative dollar coin to be promoted by the agency; Print advertisements created by the agency.

Reports on the effect of the 50 State Quarters program on the United States Mint. Idea for the quarters by Philip N. Diehl; Expected amount of money to be raised by the program; Popularity of the coins with collectors; Advertising campaigns used to popularize the quarters.

Deals with the popularity and success of the Sacajawea dollar coins in the United States (U.S.). Campaigns of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association; Support from the U.S. Mint; Significance to steel strip producers.

This article focuses on the advertising campaign of the United States Mint to launch the Sacagawea dollar coin in the market. John Mitchell, the Mint's deputy director, says there's been projection-busting enthusiasm for the Sacagawea coin since its introduction at the end of January. The coin depicts the young Shoshone Indian woman who accompanied explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06. Alabama Republican Representative Spencer Bachus, chairman of the House Banking Committee's panel on monetary policy, praised the Mint for its introduction of the coin but says, many others in Congress wished the release had been handled better.

Provides information on the changes in the Golden Dollar television commercial of the United States Mint created by Dan Rosenthal Co.

Reports on the reaction of community bankers over the decision of the United States Mint to introduce Golden Dollar coins at Wal-Mart stores. Embarrassment of bankers on their inability to offer the coins to their customers; Composition of the Golden Dollar; Shipment of coins to banks starting January 30, 2000.

Presents information on the decision of the Royal Canadian Mint to increase the premium on the Maple Leaf coin series in 1999 and the reaction by the Gold Corporation in Perth, Australia. How the gold industry has fared with low prices and falling margins; Comments from Gold Corp.'s chief executive Don Mackay-Coghill; Their intention not the raise their premiums regardless of how far the price of gold falls.

Reports on the upgrade of the information technology department of United States Mint, with the introduction of the Consolidate Information System (COINS) provided by PeopleSoft company. Comments from Philip Diehl, director of the Mint; Cost of the system; When the project is scheduled to be completed.