July 21, 2005
Media Advisory
Contact: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Meeting September 27, 2005
What:
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting on
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the United States Mint in Washington, D.C.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business associated with the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the
Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage.
Topics (subject to change):
To consider reverse designs for the American Eagle Platinum Proof Bullion coins
for the new American Pillars of Democracy Series beginning in 2006 with the
Legislative Branch, continuing in 2007 with the Executive Branch, and ending
with the Judiciary Branch in 2008.
Who:
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC)
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b)(8)(C), the CCAC was established to:
Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating
to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional gold medals, and
national and other medals produced by the Secretary in accordance with section
5111 of title 31, United States Code;
Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or
places that the Committee recommends to be commemorated; and
Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the mintage level for
any commemorative coin recommended.
When:
Public Meeting — Tuesday, September 27, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m
Where:
United States Mint Headquarters
801 9th Street N.W.
Second floor, Conference Room A
Washington, D.C. 20220
Note: The meeting is open to the public. News media are welcome.