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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;V. Kurt Bellman, post: 2525597, member: 71723&quot;]The email:</p><p><br /></p><p>Dear Coin Collector Hobbyist and Mint Supporter:</p><p><br /></p><p>On behalf of Principal Deputy Director Rhett Jeppson, I am pleased to inform you that your request to attend our Numismatic Forum on October 13, 2016, in Philadelphia has been accepted. The purpose of the event is to gather leaders and stakeholders of the numismatic community to explore ways to stimulate and revitalize the hobby. As we approach the U.S. Mint’s 225th anniversary next year, we hope this unique opportunity to examine and discuss the Mint’s past, present and future will help move all the elements of the numismatic industry forward.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Forum will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Philadelphia. The Federal Reserve is located at:</p><p>7th St. Visitor Entrance* (Between Arch &amp; Race Sts.)</p><p>Philadelphia, PA 19106</p><p><br /></p><p>*There is an employee entrance on 6th Street, but visitors are not permitted to use this entry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. with discussion and activities beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. Only those who have directly received confirmation from the U.S. Mint will be allowed to attend. The Federal Reserve Bank requires individuals to show photo identification to enter the building.</p><p><br /></p><p>The tentative agenda for the day is as follows:</p><p><b><u>Welcome/Introductions</u></b></p><p>8:30 a.m.—Guests arrive/registration/sign in</p><p>9:00 a.m.—Welcome and introductions from U.S. Mint</p><p>9:05 a.m.—Round robin introductions from attendees</p><p>9:20 a.m.—Kick-off remarks</p><p>9:30 a.m.—Setting the stage; ground rules</p><p><b><u>The Past</u></b></p><p>9:45 a.m.—U.S. Mint Heritage Assets overview</p><p>10:00 a.m.—Smithsonian Numismatic Collection overview</p><p>10:20 a.m.—Break</p><p><b><u>The Present</u></b></p><p>10:35 a.m.—Mint product update and marketing initiatives update</p><p>11:20 a.m.—“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby” panel discussion</p><p><b><u>Lunch</u></b></p><p>12:45-1:45 p.m. <i>(The FRB has a large cafeteria to purchase lunch)</i></p><p><b><u>The Future</u></b></p><p>1:45 p.m.—Prepare for afternoon breakout groups; overview/instructions given*</p><p>&nbsp; * Discussion topics and group assignments will be shared upon your arrival.</p><p>2:00 p.m.—Break into working groups</p><p>3:00 p.m.—Conclude working group sessions; Break</p><p>3:15 p.m.—Working groups report out to the group as a whole</p><p>4:30 p.m.—Closing comments</p><p>4:45 p.m.—Depart Federal Reserve for U.S. Mint</p><p><b><u>United States Mint Visit</u></b></p><p>5:30 p.m.—Light refreshments at the Philadelphia Mint</p><p>7:00 p.m.—Day concludes</p><p><br /></p><p>The Philadelphia Mint is one block away from the Federal Reserve Bank. However, if you are unable to walk this distance, we will gladly provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you will require transportation assistance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please see the attached travel information for parking information, directions and hotels that are nearby.</p><p><br /></p><p>[redacted]</p><p><br /></p><p>We look forward to your participation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tom Jurkowsky</p><p>Chief, Office of Corporate Communications</p><p>U.S. Mint</p><p>801 9th St., NW</p><p>Washington, DC 20220[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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