Does anyone have QDB's (and other's) testimony before that coinage committee in Congress?

Longacre

I read in CW that QDB and a host of others gave some testimony before a Congressional committee about changes in coinage, the "cost" of making the cent, the new coin rarities act, etc. The article was not very clear on the date of the testimony, but I assume that it has happened already. Does anyone have a link to the transcript? I guess I can do a search on Westlaw, but if someone had it already, it would be easier. I also think that Beth D. (the editor of CW) testified as well, and if her editorials are any indication, I am sure she had some off-the-wall things to say. Maybe ANR should link the transcript on their website?

newsman

You can find the prepared testimony here.

Transcripts are available either from paid services, or (after they are printed) a library.

Longacre

Thanks, newsman!

FredWeinberg

The testimony from the BEP, Secret Service, U.S. Mint,
and Smithsonian is also very interesting reading........

The Acting Director of the Mint told me before the hearings
started that the Mint would be lifting the 10-coin order
limit for the Proof Buffalos in a week or so - and they did,
in less than a week!

It was an interesting experience, and very educational.......

Longacre

<< <i>The testimony from the BEP, Secret Service, U.S. Mint,
and Smithsonian is also very interesting reading........

The Acting Director of the Mint told me before the hearings
started that the Mint would be lifting the 10-coin order
limit for the Proof Buffalos in a week or so - and they did,
in less than a week!

It was an interesting experience, and very educational....... >>




I read your statement, as well as the others. Pretty interesting stuff!

IGWT

Thanks for raising the topic, Longacre, and for the link, Newsman.

-- "I also think that Beth D. (the editor of CW) testified as well, and if her editorials are any indication, I am sure she had some off-the-wall things to say." --

She did a good job if her presentation tracked her written submission.

FredWeinberg

You must sumit your entire written testimony 48 hours in
advance of speaking in the chamber to the House Committee,
and provide 100 copies of each speaker, to the press room!

Your oral testimony can only be 5 minutes ( a summary of written
testimony), but the interesting part is the Question & Answer
period after each speaker........

IGWT

What were some of the more interesting or challenging questions that were asked? Did the questions reflect any misunderstanding of the numismatic trade that you (or others) were able to correct?

Longacre

I am still trying to dig up the transcript. I will let you know if I find it.

cladking

Damn Acrobat Reader locks up my computer everytime. Thanks anyway, Newsman.

IGWT

Any luck finding the transcripts, Longacre? I'd still like to read what was said, even though the bill -- as reported by CoinWorld -- died in committee. Apparently, the bill was seen as a solution in search of a problem.