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FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
LS-196Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow and Secret Service Director Brian L. Stafford will unveil the redesigned $5 and $10 notes on Tuesday, November 16 in continuance of the Government's efforts to deter counterfeiting of U.S. currency in circulation. The unveiling ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in Treasury's Diplomatic Reception Room (Room 3311).
In addition, three retail employees will be honored for having successfully detected counterfeit notes at work using the new security features. They will each receive a certificate for Exceptional Public Service signed by Secretary Summers.
Officials from the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve, United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will be available to answer questions regarding the new notes.
Reporters without Treasury, White House, State, Congressional or Defense credentials should call (202) 622-2960 with name, date of birth, social security number and news organization for clearance. Clearance information may also be faxed to (202) 622-1999.