I'm planning a visit to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Washington, D.C. facility and also want to check out their online shop. For the D.C. visitor center, what are the operating hours and is there a recommended way for groups of 10 or more to schedule a tour? Regarding the BEP Shop, what is the primary product line available, and where can I go to purchase paper currency products? Finally, what was the most recent major announcement from the BEP as of August 2024?
Navigate to 'bep.gov'. Click on the 'Visitor Centers' link in the navigation menu. Click on the 'Washington, D.C. Tour and Visitor Center' link. Identify the operating hours for the Washington, D.C. facility and any recommendations for groups of 10 or more regarding tours. Navigate back to the main navigation (e.g., via the 'Home' link or breadcrumbs). Click on the 'Shop' link in the navigation menu. Identify the primary product line available and the external website where paper currency products can be purchased. Navigate back to the main navigation. Click on the 'News' link in the navigation menu. Click on the 'Latest News' sub-link. Identify the most recent news announcement as of August 2024. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to 'bep.gov'. The agent states the operating hours for the Washington, D.C. facility as 'Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the last tour at 1:00 p.m.'. The agent states that groups of 10 or more are recommended to schedule their self-guided tours in advance by calling the tour scheduler at (202) 874-2330 or toll-free (866) 874-2330. The agent identifies 'Uncut Currency Sheets' as the primary product line available in the BEP Shop. The agent correctly states that paper currency products can be purchased on the 'U.S. Mint's online catalog'. The agent identifies the most recent major announcement as of August 2024 as 'The Bureau of Engraving & Printing Introduces New Series 2021 $5 Uncut Currency Sheets' (dated August 12, 2024).