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Is it true that the San Francisco Mint struck gold coins in 1974?

April 26, 2017Coins gold mint presses San Francisco struck

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Is it true that the San Francisco Mint struck gold coins in 1974?

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Gold medals rather than gold coins. The San Francisco Assay Office (correct title at that time) struck its first gold in 44 years when it struck the Cable Car Centennial National Medals. Two examples of the 1.5-inch medal were struck in gold, one going to President Ford, the other to the San Francisco City Archives. Address questions to Coin Clinic, Numismatic News, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990. Because of space limitations, we are unable to publish all questions. Include a loose 44-cent stamp for reply. Write first for specific mailing instructions before submitting numismatic material. We cannot accept unsolicited items. E-mail inquiries should be sent to Answerman2@aol.com.