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Public Law 97–239
To provide for the designation of April 17 to April 23, 1983, as “National Coin Week”.
Approved August 20, 1982
Statutory text
Joint Resolution
To provide for the designation of April 17 to April 23, 1983, as “National Coin Week”.
Whereas coin collecting is a hobby enjoyed by millions of Americans; and
Whereas coin collecting is an endeavor that has educational and cultural value; and
Whereas coin collecting promotes greater understanding of our history and heritage; and
Whereas coin collecting contributes to the preservation of material of historical significance: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is
National Coin Week.
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 17 to April 23, 1983, as “National Coin Week”, and calling on the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate activities and ceremonies.
Approved August 20, 1982.