### Question
How is the "Mint operations and programs" defined?


### Answer
The term **Mint operations and programs** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 5136* as follows -

> (1) the activities concerning, and assets utilized in, the production, administration, distribution, marketing, purchase, sale, and management of coinage, numismatic items, the protection and safeguarding of Mint assets and those non-Mint assets in the custody of the Mint, and the Fund

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 5136*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-MONEY > CHAPTER 51-COINS AND CURRENCY > SUBCHAPTER III-UNITED STATES MINT**

