A bill to prohibit the making of clad strip from which slugs can be cut for use in coin operated machines and to prohibit misrepresentation as to proof and uncirculated coins.

Summary

Prohibits the making of clad strip from which slugs can be cut for use in coin-operated machines and prohibits misrepresentation that packages of United States coins are proof mint or mint sets prepared and issued by a United States mint or assay office. Provides penalties for violations of this Act of a fine of not more than $1000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 510)

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Timeline

1. 8 March 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 March 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 March 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

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