# Prohibition on the Exportation, Melting, or Treatment of 5-Cent and One-Cent Coins
> **Treasury** · Final Rule. · Published 2007-04-16 · Effective 2007-04-16 · 72 FR 18880
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-7088
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Treasury
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 18880
- **CFR reference:** 31 CFR 82
- **Publication date:** 2007-04-16
- **Effective date:** 2007-04-16
## Abstract

To protect the coinage of the United States, the United States Mint is adopting a final rule that prohibits the exportation, melting, and treatment of 5-cent and one-cent coins. This rule is issued pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5111(d), which authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit or limit the exportation, melting, or treatment of United States coins when the Secretary decides the prohibition or limitation is necessary to protect the coinage of the United States. This rule's purpose is to ensure that sufficient quantities of 5-cent and one-cent coins remain in circulation to meet the needs of the United States.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/16/E7-7088/prohibition-on-the-exportation-melting-or-treatment-of-5-cent-and-one-cent-coins)
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