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TOURS TO RESUME AT PHILADELPHIA MINT

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The United States Mint today announced the resumption of public tours at the Philadelphia Mint, effective immediately, to school groups, and Congressionally sponsored groups of six or fewer persons at a time. Tours at the Philadelphia facility have been suspended since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Tours of students - kindergarten through 12th grade - may be arranged through the Office of Exhibits and Public Services at the Philadelphia Mint at (215) 408-0112, by appointment only. Two weeks' advance notice is required for scheduling and security purposes.

Tours for groups of six or fewer citizens at a time may be arranged through Congressional sponsorship. Congressional staff should contact the United States Mint Legislative Affairs Office at (202) 354-6700 to arrange tours for their constituents.

Download instructions and tour application forms for school groups, and groups of six or fewer persons at a time interested in tours of Mint facilities.

Contact: Press inquiries: Michael White (202) 354-7222 Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)

Website: www.usmint.gov

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