SAN FRANCISCO MINT GOLD RUSH MUSEUM BILL NEEDS SUPPORT Público Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 8, Number 49, November 20, 2005, Article 4
SAN FRANCISCO MINT GOLD RUSH MUSEUM BILL NEEDS SUPPORT
In an email message to supporters of the American
Money & Gold Rush Museum, American Numismatic Association
Executive Director Christopher Cipoletti writes: "Through
your generosity and hard work, we have been able to reach
our goal of more than 290 House supporters of the “San
Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Act” (HR1953),
which has passed in Congress! The next step is obtaining
Senate support for the bill. The Senate version of the bill
(S.1881) was introduced on October 18, 2005 and currently
is garnering supporters. In order to have the bill brought
before the Senate for vote, we need the support of 67
Senators.Passage of S. 1881 will provide for the minting of a
commemorative coin; proceeds from this coin will help
support AMGRM, to be located in the Old Mint building
in San Francisco in conjunction with the San Francisco
Historical Society Museum. This exciting new museum will
be a national showcase of American numismatic history that
will educate individuals of all ages about the story and
concept of money, from the beginnings of a barter economy,
the impact of the California gold rush, to how coins were
minted. Each exhibit will offer visitors a glimpse into
the social and cultural history of the time period they
represent using state-of-the-art displays and interactive
exhibits.To accomplish this goal, we again need your help.
Please contact your Senators and ask them to support
Senate Bill 1881.""You could also ask your friends, relatives, coworkers,
etc. to contact their Senators too. Please visit www.money.org
to obtain more information about AMGRM, including form
letters, links and helpful tools that can assist you
in contacting your Senator."[The old San Francisco Mint building didn't survive the
1906 earthquake only to molder in disuse. Please, U.S.
readers - show your support and contact your State's
Senators. -Editor]- 2005-11-20
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