Media Advisory: The Bureau Of Engraving And Printing To Host Treasurer Of The United States Rosie Rios For An Open House On The New $10 Redesign

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will host the 43rd Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios for a special event about the new $10 redesign, which will feature a notable woman and revolve around the theme of democracy. Treasurer Rios will solicit feedback and answer questions about the new $10 from BEP visitors. Five hundred visitor slots quickly filled during the reservation period following the Secretary of the Treasury's announcement on June 18.

WHO:           
Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States, U.S. Treasury Department
Leonard R. Olijar, Director, Bureau of Engraving and Printing

WHAT:       
Open House on the New $10 Redesign

WHEN:       
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. Please allow for sufficient processing time through security.

WHERE:      
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Tour and Visitor Center
14^th and C Streets NW
Washington, DC 20228

RSVP:           
Media planning to attend must RSVP by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13 to Lydia Washington at [email protected]. When doing so, please provide the name of the media outlet and the name(s) of all media representatives who plan to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Washington directly at (202) 874-3487.

Please note, the BEP is a secure federal installation and members of the media must adhere to the following rules: (1) Each person must bring a government-issued, picture identification and media credentials; (2) weapons and alcohol are prohibited; 3) vehicles entering the facility are subject to search; 4) members of the media, as well as their equipment, are subject to magnetometer, x-ray, and/or hand checks upon entering/exiting the facility; and 5) members of the media are required to sign a License Agreement and Waiver of Liability.

Visit www.thenew10.treasury.gov to learn more about Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew's new $10 redesign public engagement initiative.

SOURCE Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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