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National Baseball Hall of Fame, United States Mint Set for Home Run
Launch of Commemorative Coin
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National
Baseball Hall of Fame and the United States Mint today unveiled the
first-ever curved commemorative coin to honor the 75th anniversary of
the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The coin goes on sale
today.
At a launch event on Capitol Hill, Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and
Brooks Robinson joined Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, as
well as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Rep. Richard Hanna (NY), who
co-sponsored the legislation that called for production of the coin.
"Today's release of the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame
Commemorative Coin is a significant milestone in celebrating the
history and legacy of our country's favorite pastime. The spirit of
baseball is captured in this coin," said Jeff Idelson, President of
the National Baseball Hall of Fame. "We are appreciative to the House,
the Senate and the President for signing the commemorative coin into
law, and are excited to introduce the gold, silver and clad coins to a
baseball-adoring public and an excited numismatic community."
The coin's curved design is the first of its kind by the Mint. A
baseball is depicted on the convex side of the coin's reverse, or
tails side. A baseball glove is illustrated on the concave side of the
coin's obverse, or heads side, which curves inward reflecting the
natural shape of a baseball mitt. The obverse design was selected as a
result of the Mint's National Baseball Coin Design Competition, and
was chosen by Hall of Fame member judges including Morgan
(second baseman, elected 1990); Robinson (third baseman, elected
1983); Ozzie Smith (shortstop, elected 2002); Don Sutton (pitcher,
elected 1998); and Dave Winfield (outfielder, elected 2001).
"These coins commemorate important aspects of American history and
culture," said Richard A. Peterson, United States Mint deputy
director. "This is a great way to connect with America's pastime
through this 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin."
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law
112-152) authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue up to
50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar
clad coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball
Hall of Fame and its 75th anniversary.
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2014
National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin at noon EDT today on
its website, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, at 1-800-USA-MINT
(872-6468), at the Whitman Coin and Collectible Spring Expo show in
Baltimore, and at its sales counter at Mint headquarters in
Washington, D.C. Gold, silver and clad coins will be available.
Surcharges of $35 for each gold coin sold, $10 for each silver coin
sold, and $5 for each clad coin sold are to be paid to the National
Baseball Hall of Fame to help finance its operations. Reduced
introductory pricing will be available through April 28, 2014.
Additionally, the National Baseball Hall of Fame Young Collectors Set
will soon be available in Cooperstown, N.Y., featuring an uncirculated
half-dollar along with kid-themed educational materials from 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. The United States Mint's
numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the
taxpayer.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is open seven days a
week year round, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's Day. The Museum observes summer hours of 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
from Memorial Day Weekend until the day before Labor Day. From Labor
Day until Memorial Day Weekend, the Museum observes daily regular
hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $19.50 for adults (13
and over), $12 for seniors (65 and over) and for those holding current
memberships in the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion
and AMVets organizations, and $7 for juniors (ages 7-12). Members are
always admitted free of charge and there is no charge for children 6
years of age or younger. For more information, visit our Web site at
baseballhall.org or call 888-HALL-OF-FAME (888-425-5633) or
607-547-7200.
For more information: Office of Corporate Communications 202-354-7222
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