Oct 12, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the American Liberty 225th Anniversary Silver Four-Medal Set (product code 17XD) on October 19 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set is the fourth and final product released this year to mark this milestone in the bureau’s history.
Minted in 99.9 percent silver, each medal in this set bears a unique finish and mint mark of the respective United States Mint facility where it was produced:
- San Francisco Mint, “S” mint mark, proof finish
- Philadelphia Mint, “P” mint mark, reverse proof finish
- Denver Mint, “D” mint mark, uncirculated finish
- West Point Mint, “W” mint mark, enhanced uncirculated finish.
The medals feature a modern rendition of Liberty on the common obverse (heads), by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Justin Kunz. Kunz’s design depicts a profile of Liberty wearing a crown of stars with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “1792,” and “2017.” United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill sculpted the design.
The medals’ reverse (tails), by AIP Designer Chris Costello, depicts a bold and powerful eagle in flight, with eyes toward opportunity and a determination to attain it. The inscription is “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso sculpted the design.
All four medals are encapsulated and placed in a custom-designed black presentation case, accompanied by a companion booklet.
Mintage is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited of two sets per household.
The American Liberty 225th Anniversary Silver Four-Medal Set is priced at $199.95. To place an order, visit the Mint’s online catalog at https://catalog.usmint.gov/ or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). Information on shipping options is available here.
About the United States Mint
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. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers. The Mint is celebrating its 225th anniversary in 2017 (#USMint225).
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 Oct. 19, 2017, at noon ET, will not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.
Oct 12, 2017 | ANA, Announcements
Fill out the submission form on the ANA website → https://www.money.org/numismatic-events/national-coin-week
Oct 11, 2017 | Announcements, News, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint today revealed the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) designs for five silver medals that will be issued in conjunction with the 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar. Each medal, composed of 90 percent silver, pays homage to branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that were active in World War I. Design descriptions and the respective minting facilities are below.
World War I Centennial Army Medal – West Point Mint
The Army medal design depicts a soldier cutting through German barbed wire, while a second soldier aims a rifle amid a shattered landscape of broken trees and cratered earth. A shell explodes in the distance. The medal’s reverse design features the United States Army emblem, which was also in use during World War I, with the inscriptions “OVER THERE!,” “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I,” “2018,” and “UNITED STATES ARMY.”
The obverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Emily Damstra and sculpted by now retired United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, who also designed and sculpted the reverse.
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World War I Centennial Army Medal obverse
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World War I Centennial Army Medal reverse
World War I Centennial Marine Corps Medal – San Francisco Mint
The Marine Corps medal’s obverse design depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Belleau Wood. One Marine stands guard as the other kneels to pay respect to the fallen. The inscription quotes a report to the American Expeditionary Force: “WOODS NOW U.S. MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY.” The medal’s reverse design features the World War I-era version of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem with the inscriptions “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I,” “2018,” “OVER THERE!,” and “BATTLE OF BELLEAU WOOD.”
The obverse was designed by AIP Designer Chris Costello and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso. The reverse was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.
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World War I Centennial Marine Corps Medal obverse
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World War I Centennial Marine Corps Medal reverse
World War I Centennial Navy Medal – Philadelphia Mint
The obverse design of the Navy medal depicts a U.S. Navy destroyer on escort duty after deploying a depth charge in defense of a convoy. Above the destroyer, kite balloons provide Navy personnel a platform to spot submarines and other dangers. The inscription “OVER THERE!” appears at the bottom of the design. The medal’s reverse design features an Officer’s Cap Device* used in World War I. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES NAVY,” “2018,” and “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I.” (*Note: An official, uniform seal of the United States Navy had not been adopted at the time of World War I.)
The obverse was designed by Chris Costello and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, while the reverse was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Renata Gordon.
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World War I Centennial Navy Medal Obverse
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World War I Centennial Navy Medal reverse
World War I Centennial Air Service Medal – Denver Mint
The obverse of the Air Service medal design depicts the iconic SPAD XIII, a World War I fighter flown by many Americans and valued for its speed, strength, and firepower, viewed from the top and side. The inscription “SPAD XIII” identifies the aircraft. The medal’s reverse design features the Military Aviator Insignia with the inscriptions “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I,” “2018,” “OVER THERE!,” “AIR SERVICE,” and “AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES.”
This obverse was designed by AIP Designer Ronald D. Sanders and sculpted by Joseph Menna, who also designed and sculpted the reverse.
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World War I Centennial Air Service Medal obverse
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World War I Centennial Air Service Medal reverse
World War I Centennial Coast Guard Medal – Philadelphia Mint
The obverse of the Coast Guard medal depicts a lifeboat from the Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Seneca heading out in heavy seas toward the torpedoed steamship Wellington. The reverse design features the World War I-era Coast Guard emblem, with the inscriptions “CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I,” “2018,” and “OVER THERE!” Both the obverse and reverse of the Coast Guard medal were designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.
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World War I Centennial Coast Guard Medal obverse
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World War I Centennial Coast Guard Medal reverse
Each silver medal will be paired with a World War I Centennial Silver Dollar and offered as a special set. These medals will not be available individually. Additional information about these sets will be available prior to their release in 2018.
Oct 5, 2017 | Announcements
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the newest book by Q. David Bowers. Inside the Rare Coin Marketplace: Secrets to Being a Smart Buyer debuted October 1, 2017. The 320-page full-color volume is available online (including at Whitman.com) and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide for $14.95.
Inside the Rare Coin Marketplace shares Bowers’s more than 60 years of experience as a coin collector, professional dealer, award-winning author and researcher, and past president of the American Numismatic Association. He tells how to build a meaningful and significant coin collection on any budget, for your own pleasure, for investment, to share a fun hobby with your friends and family, and to explore history, art, commerce, technology, and many other areas of interest that are touched by coins.
Bowers’s goal, as he writes in his preface: “I would like you to become an expert collector of your choice of specialties: coins, tokens, and/or medals.” His case studies, personal recollections, and advice are accompanied by more than 800 coin and medal photographs, engravings, old cartoons, family photos, and other illustrations.
“I do not pretend to predict cycles for modern art or autographs or restorable Victorian houses,” Bowers writes, “but I have a lifetime of experience with rare coins, enabling me to predict (so far) various sea changes in that market.”
The book’s range is broad, with discussions of the minting process and distribution of coins; planchet quality, sharpness of details, and other eye-appeal factors; cleaning coins; elements of a coin’s value, including but not limited to grade; how to build a great collection; selecting quality and value in the marketplace; modern grading, including third-party certification; a discussion of every type of United States coin; colonial and early American coins and tokens; treasure and shipwreck coins; fair and exposition medals; commemorative coins; pattern coins; Civil War tokens; private and territorial gold coins; good-for tokens; collecting numismatic books; Hard Times tokens; encased postage stamps; Society of Medalist issues and other medals; and counterstamped coins. Bowers describes coin collecting and market trends dating back to the 1700s—a valuable study that gives insight to modern-day cycles. His final chapter is a “personal scrapbook” of his experiences in the coin market going back to the 1950s. Bowers tells of his start as a coin dealer at the age of 14, meeting and learning from famous coin dealers and collectors like John J. Pittman, Abe Kosoff, and John J. Ford Jr., the changes of the 1960s, numismatic trips to Europe, the U.S. Treasury hoards of silver dollars, developments in the markets, the rise of third-party grading, modern research and publishing, and countless other people, places, and events—all from his personal perspective, and told in his unique style, like sitting down after dinner with an old friend.
Kennth Bressett, longtime editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”), wrote the book’s foreword. “Yes, there are secrets to becoming a smart coin buyer and to enjoying a great coin collection,” he says. “Within this book you will learn and benefit from them all.”
Because Whitman Publishing is the Official Supplier of the American Numismatic Association, ANA members received 10% off when ordering the book directly from the publisher. ANA members can also borrow it for free from the Association’s Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library.
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Sep 28, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – Sales will open for the 2017 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set™ (product code 17RC) beginning on October 5 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
This set is priced at $139.95 and includes the following eight proof quality coins:
- One American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin;
- Five Quarters from the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument (Iowa), Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (District of Columbia), Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Missouri), Ellis Island (New Jersey), and George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (Indiana);
- One Kennedy half dollar; and
- One Roosevelt dime.
The American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin in this year’s set bears the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint, as do the remaining coins in this set. The half dollar, quarters, and dime are composed of 90 percent silver-generally referred to as “coin silver”-while the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin is composed of 99.9 percent silver.
Orders will be accepted online at https://catalog.usmint.gov/ or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at here.
Production for this set is limited to 50,000 sets, while household orders are limited to two sets.
Sep 28, 2017 | Announcements
New Book Includes Numismatics in a Behind-the-Scenes Look at American Pyrotechnics
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing is releasing a new book by fireworks expert Dr. John Conkling. BOOM! America’s Ever-Evolving Fireworks Industry will debut at the 69th Annual Meeting and Convention of the American Pyrotechnics Association in San Diego, October 2–6, 2017. The richly illustrated 240-page hardcover book retails for $29.95. It can be pre-ordered from the publisher (at Whitman.com) and will be available to the general public after the convention. A portion of its proceeds will benefit the APA’s Safety & Education Foundation.
Whitman Publishing is best known for its books on numismatics (the study of coins, paper money, medals, and similar items), and some “heavy hitters” in the collectibles field opened their archives for the richly illustrated BOOM!. Q. David Bowers, known as the “Dean of Numismatics” and the most prolific hobby author of all time, contributed photographs of Civil War tokens struck for George Parsons of New York City, a fancy-goods and toy merchant who also was the New York agent for J.W. Hadfield’s “First Premium Fireworks” in the 1860s. Stack’s Bowers Galleries shared photographs of coins from 1906—a Barber half dollar, a Barber quarter, and a Liberty Head nickel—to accompany other artifacts from the 1906 San Antonio International Fair. The Fair included a “thrilling, realistic, spectacular” show of “The Fall of Port Arthur” (the longest and most violent land battle of the recently ended Russo-Japanese War), “terminating with a grand display of Manhattan Beach Fire Works nightly.”And Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer and a major presence in the rare-coin market, contributed photographs of colorful historical memorabilia including old posters, magazine covers, postcards, autographed portraits, comic strips, and other collectibles relating to fireworks.
“We’re constantly looking for opportunities to include numismatics in mainstream books,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “BOOM! will be read by thousands of American history buffs. Our hope is that some of them might be drawn to the hobby by this exposure.”
Author John Conkling’s experience in the field of pyrotechnics goes back to the 1970s. In 1971 he was an assistant professor of chemistry teaching at Washington College in Maryland. In 1972, he stepped partway out of academia into a whole new world of fascinating people and technology—the world of fireworks.
In BOOM! Conkling takes his readers behind the scenes and shares more than 45 years of hands-on experience in the American fireworks industry.
With a natural storyteller’s warmth and humor—and with unique insight from serving the American Pyrotechnics Association as its executive director and technical advisor—Conkling gives an engaging history of fireworks in the United States since World War II. He shares stories of the industry’s most famous personalities; his adventures traveling in China; the growth of federal regulations and the challenges they bring; and the innovations of American technology. He tells about the fireworks of yesterday, today, and tomorrow—and even gives advice on how to succeed in this booming entertainment field that brings joy to millions of Americans.
“I have had the unique opportunity to follow a fascinating industry through its transition into the 21st century,” writes Dr. Conkling. “I have met many interesting and unique people over the years, traveling extensively throughout this country as well as taking more than 40 trips to China on fireworks-related issues, and I have had a lifetime of fascinating pyrotechnic experiences. Here is my view of the journey.”
More information on the APA’s Annual Meeting and Convention can be found at www.AmericanPyro.com or by contacting Executive Director Julie Heckman at jheckman@americanpyro.com.
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New York fireworks merchant George Parsons advertised his business with bronze tokens struck during the American Civil War. Numismatic expert Q. David Bowers shared photographs from his collection.
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Heritage Auctions (HA.com) and Stack’s Bowers Galleries (StacksBowers.com) contributed illustrations to BOOM! including coins and historical memorabilia.
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Fireworks have long been a feature of American comic art. These examples from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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About the Author
Dr. John Conkling is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Washington College, and retired Executive Director of the American Pyrotechnics Association. Conkling is the author of numerous papers, technical reports, and books on fireworks, including The Chemistry of Pyrotechnics—Basic Principles and Theory. He has appeared as a fireworks expert on the “Today” show, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, the Disney Channel, and CNN.
About Whitman Publishing
Whitman Publishing (www.Whitman.com) is the world’s leading producer of hobby-related reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins, medals, and paper money. The company’s high-quality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of American and world coinage and currency, and teach how to build a great collection. Archival-quality Whitman folders, albums, cases, and other holders keep collectibles safe and allow them to be shown off to friends and family.
Whitman also publishes books on popular culture, American history and the presidency, military history, and other nonfiction topics.
Sep 26, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WHAT:
The United States Mint will unveil the winning designs in the World War I Centennial 2018 Commemorative Coin Design Competition on Monday, Oct. 9th, opening day of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The designs will be featured on the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) of the WWI American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar scheduled for release in January 2018.
WHO:
- Thomas Johnson, Chief of Corporate Communications, United States Mint
- Ryan McCarthy, Under Secretary of the Army
- Col. Robert J. Dalessandro, USA (Ret.), Chairman, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission
WHEN:
Monday, Oct. 9th, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
WHERE:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
AUSA National Meeting Press Operations Briefing Studio (Room 140B)
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Authorized by the World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 113-212), the United States Mint will mint and issue silver $1 coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War I. A surcharge of $10 collected from the sale of each coin is authorized to be paid to the United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars to assist the World War I Centennial Commission in commemorating the centenary of World War I.
Sep 23, 2017 | ANA, Announcements, Auctions
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that Kagin’s, Inc. will serve as the Official Auctioneer for the 2018 National Money Show (NMS), to be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, TX., Mar. 8-10.
“The American Numismatic Association partnered with Kagin’s Inc. last year, and we’re delighted to have them on board with us again,” said Kimberly Kiick, the ANA executive director. “We look forward to working with Kagin’s to make the Irving National Money Show a premier numismatic event.”
“Kagin’s Auctions is honored to again be selected as the Official Auctioneer for the ANA’s National Money Show,” says Dr. Donald Kagin, president of Kagin’s Inc. “The March 2018 show in Irving (Dallas) Texas is shaping up to be a great one with hundreds of lots of colonial and U.S. federal coins and paper currency, pioneer gold and even foreign coins already consigned, along with what is believed to be the largest and finest collection of encased postage stamps. All lots are unreserved and every successful purchaser will receive 1% credit back toward our next two sales.”
To consign items for the 2018 NMS Official Auction, collectors can contact a consignment specialist by calling 1-888-852-4467 or emailing Kagin’s, Inc. at Don@Kagins.com.
The 2018 National Money Show offers collectors access to hundreds of dealers offering the best inventory available, a live auction, exhibits of rare and historical treasures, and modern offerings from the U.S. Mint. And with a central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving puts convention attendees right in the middle of the best dining, attractions and entertainment in the region.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Mar. 8 and 9; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 10. ANA members can enter the show 30 minutes before the public. Admission is $8 for adults; ANA members and children 12 and under are always free. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational
organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Sep 19, 2017 | Announcements, Auctions
(Lincroft, NJ—September 19, 2017) Legend Rare Coin Auctions has just put the finishing touches on the cataloging of the Regency Auction XXIII to be held on the evening of October 26, 2017 at the Philadelphia PCGS Members Only Show. This sale quickly became the most impressive and valuable offering yet! Anchoring the sale are the D.W. and Crow River Collections, along with impressive Morgan dollars, including the most valuable of all, the Vermuele-Coronet 1893-S graded PCGS MS67 CAC. Totaling 548 hand selected lots, this sale will be remembered as one of the major numismatic events of 2017!
The sale begins with the D.W. Collection, an offering of 55 coins focusing on 19th century type and gold assembled over the last decade or so from a very picky collector and friend of Legend Numismatics. Highlights include a near mint 1802/1 silver dollar and a superb run of low mintage Philadelphia mint quarter eagles in MS66 and MS67, including an 1892 in PCGS MS67 CAC that has mesmerized our staff.
Following the D.W. Collections we are offering U.S. type coins from 1/2C to silver dollars, and the offering includes selections from the High Octane Collection and the Dale Larsen Collection, as well as awesome silver dollars from the San Francisco Set. Highlights obviously include the aforementioned 1893-S silver dollar, but also the Eliasberg-Coronet specimens of the 1892-S and 1893-O Morgan dollars (PCGS MS67 CAC and PCGS MS66 PL CAC respectively).
Between the type and gold coins, pattern issues are presented, including a very high end GEM 1836 J-67 and 1879 Washlady half dollar. An impressive pair of undated but presumed 1965 patterns, a quarter and half dollar, both the first of their respective issues graded by PCGS and are the finest known, graded MS66 CAC and MS67 CAC were recently discovered by our consignor in Europe and consigned to our sale. These will certainly see strong bidding from pattern collectors of all stripes.
The gold coin section begins with a glorious, original four piece 1902 gold proof set. All four coins are PCGS/CAC and the half eagle and eagle are the finest known for the issues. A remarkable numismatic treasure that will certainly see strong bidding. The Crow River Collection is the current #2 Registry Set of $10 Indians, and each coin was carefully selected by the principals of Legend Numismatics for placement in this special set. Obviously, each coin is PCGS-graded and most are CAC approved. The Wire Rim is a PCGS MS66 CAC and is a beautiful GEM!
Gold coins from various consignors feature rare and high grade specimens from dollars to double eagles and are then followed by a selection of very attractive high-end gem classic commemoratives. Ending the sale are selections from the Rainbow Warrior Collection of Toned Silver Eagles.
“Shortly after our May auction, one of our long time clients said he was interested in consigning his set of $10 Indians,” explained Laura Sperber, founder of LRCA, “as soon as we mentioned the consignment of that collection, and then with the record results from our Regency Auction XXII in July, the floodgates opened! Old clients, whom we have not heard from in years contacted us to place their coins in our sale.”
Julie Abrams, president of LRCA, continued “We were very selective with what we took in for the sale, as it was filling very quickly, and we did not want it to become a 700+ lot auction, which it very well could have become. As it is, with 548 lots, it is our largest offering by lot count and with a presale estimate of over $7,500,000 it is our most valuable offering. Our boutique auction venue does attract the best coins!”
The sale will begin at 5:30 eastern time on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the PCGS Members Only Show in Philadelphia. Catalogs are in production, and should be out in the mail in early October. Pre-sale internet bidding will begin on or about Thursday, September 21. A special lot viewing for West Coast clients will take place on Friday, October 13 in conjunction with the PCGS “Public Friday” in Santa Ana, CA. For more information about the Regency Auction XXIII, email info@legendauctions.com.
Legend Rare Coin Auctions is a boutique numismatic auction firm which holds 4-5 Regency Auctions as the official auctioneer for the PCGS Members Only Show each year, as well as monthly Premier Sessions Internet Only Auctions. For more information about consigning contact Julie Abrams (julie@legendauctions.com) or Greg Cohen (greg@legendauctions.com).
Sep 19, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
Sales to Authorized Purchasers begin September 25
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint today announced it will begin for the first time sales of a one-ounce American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin to Authorized Purchasers on September 25.
As with American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins, American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coins will be made available through the United States Mint’s Authorized Purchaser network. Authorized Purchasers consist of major coin and precious metals wholesalers, brokerage firms, banks, and other participating financial intermediaries.
American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coins will be made available to United States Mint Authorized Purchasers at a 6.25 percent premium over the prevailing price of palladium.
Public Law 119-94 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue palladium bullion coins weighing one troy ounce of .9995 fine palladium, with a face value of $25.00, in such quantities as the Secretary determines appropriate to meet demand. Only coins in the one-troy ounce size are permitted; fractional sizes are not authorized. Title 31 U.S.C. Section 5112(v) authorizes the Secretary to mint and issue proof and uncirculated versions of the one-ounce palladium bullion coins.
As mandated by the law, the obverse design of the palladium coin is an adaptation of Adolph A. Weinman’s ‘Winged Liberty’ design used on the obverse of the so-called ‘Mercury dime,’ and the reverse design is based upon Weinman’s Eagle design for the 1907 American Institute of Architects (AIA) gold medal. In developing the coin, the United States Mint was able to utilize the original reverse plaster of the AIA gold medal. This is the first time that Weinman’s AIA design appears on a U.S. coin.
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the American Liberty 225th Anniversary Silver Four-Medal Set (product code 17XD) on October 19 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set is the fourth and final product released this year to mark this milestone in the bureau’s history.
