United States Government. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MINT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1871. Philadelphia: Wm. F. Murray's Sons, 1871. 8vo, original printed pink paper covers. 48 pages. Folded for mailing; a few markings. Near fine. A very scarce report written by Mint Director James Pollock and addressed to George S. Boutwell, the Secretary of the Treasury. Includes an interesting section on the redemption of older base metal coins and the profits derived from the bronze and nickel-copper coinage, among much else.