The
figures in this table were obtained through cooperation beÂÂtween the
United States Bureau of the Mint and the United States Geological
Survey and were agreed upon after conference and adjustÂÂment between
the two bureaus. They are therefore final for both.
The
totals are based on bullion deposits in the United States mints and
assay offices and on returns to the Bureau of the Mint from the
smelting and refining companies. The distribution is adjusted by means
of information collected by the United States Geological Sur-