Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) Archives

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Candidate Designs Released by CCAC

June 22, 2020 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the candidate designs for the Obverse and Reverse for the upcoming Christa McAuliffe commemorative coin series. The law authorizing the series was signed in October 2019. The legislation calls for the United States Mint to produce 350,000 silver Dollar coins that would feature McAuliffe on the Obverse and a Reverse that would “portray her legacy as a teacher”. McAuliffe, the first teacher for the Teacher in Space Program from …

CCAC Releases Armed Forces Marine Corps Silver Medal Candidates

June 22, 2020 by Clinton

Armed Forces Silver Medal - Marine Corps (Images Courtesy of CCAC)

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released candidate images for the 2021 Armed Forces Silver Medal honoring the United States Marine Corps. Founded in 1775, The United States Marines are responsible for expeditionary and amphibious operations with the United States Navy. Since 1834, the Marine Corps has been a component of the Navy. The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by Captain Samuel Nicholas by a resolution of …

CCAC Releases American Eagle Reverse Candidates

June 22, 2020 by Clinton

American Eagle Proof and bullion Gold Coin Reverse

As reported back in January, the American Eagle gold and silver coins are slated for a Reverse make over in 2021. Next year represents the 35th anniversary of the release of the series, making a change of the Reverse of the gold proof and silver bullion coin timely. Coming out of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting last week, we now have a glimpse of what that new Reverse could look like next year. …

CCAC Meeting Set for June 23rd

May 27, 2020 by Clinton

The next Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting has been scheduled with a large list of topics to be discussed. The meeting will take place on June 23rd starting at 9:00 AM Eastern and will go through until 4:00 PM Eastern. Due to the continuing concerns around COVID-19, the meeting will take place via telephone conference and not be an in-person meeting. The agenda for the June 23rd meeting is packed, with the following items …

CCAC Releases Design Candidates for the Bush Presidential Dollar

April 15, 2020 by Clinton

George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar Design Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released images of the design candidates for the upcoming George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar. Like previous coins in the series, the Obverse (heads) will feature the likeness of the President, in this case of the 41st President, while the Reverse (tails) will be the common one featuring the Statue of Liberty. The meeting to discuss and introduce the designs of the Bush Presidential Dollar was held virtually on …

Mint Seeking CCAC Applications Qualified in Numismatic Curation

April 10, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has issued a Press Release, asking for applications to be submitted for those qualified in Numismatic Curation to serve on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC. Applications must be received by April 24, 2020 no later than 5:00 PM Eastern. Note that resumes are only being accepted via email due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee …

CCAC Meeting to Review Designs for the George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar

April 6, 2020 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) is meeting next week to review designs of the upcoming George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern and the meeting will last until 3:00 PM Eastern. Because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions put in place throughout much of the United States, the meeting will be held via phone conference only. Interested members of the public may …

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Releases Candidate Images For 2021 American Innovation Dollars

March 11, 2020 by Clinton

As a result of the first day of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting on March 10, 2020, we now have the candidate images for the Reverse of the 2021 American Innovation Dollar series. CCAC released the candidate images late yesterday for the 2021 coins representing New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, and North Carolina. The American Innovation Dollar series all has a common Obverse (heads) of the Statue of Liberty with the Reverse (tails) …

CCAC Releases Candidate Images of Barbara Bush Gold Coin & Bronze Medal

March 11, 2020 by Clinton

Barbara Bush Gold Coin & Bronze Medal Candidates Page 1

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the candidate images for the upcoming Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin and bronze medal. The images were released after the first of the two-day CCAC meeting this week in Washington, D.C.. Legislation for the President George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar and the First Spouse gold coin and bronze medal for Barbara Bush was signed into law in January by President Trump. The law sets forth that …

CCAC Meeting Moved to Teleconference Only in Wake of Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 by Clinton

Last week it was announced that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC, would be holding their meeting at the United States Mint offices in Washington, D.C.. The meeting is still scheduled but the Mint has announced it will be held via teleconference only as it follows guidelines and recommendations in dealing with Coronavirus. In accordance with recommended precautions regarding the coronavirus, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will now hold a two-day public meeting by …