ADVISORY/United States Treasurer Rosario Marin to Visit Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday-Thursday (Feb. 5-7)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

      TO:     Business and city-metro reporters and editors

    WHO:    United States Treasurer Rosario Marin Treasurer Marin is
            the highest-ranking Latina in the Bush Administration and
            the first United States Treasurer born outside of the
            country. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill swore her in on
            August 16, 2001.

      WHAT:   Treasurer Marin makes a special appearance in San
            Francisco for a series of events promoting the
            understanding of currency, including opening remarks to a
            VIP audience, a personal address to Fed employees, and a
            meeting with local high school students.

      WHEN:   Tuesday, February 5, 2002 -- media and photo availability
            Treasurer to speak at opening ceremony to a VIP audience
            9:30-10:30 am PST
            Treasurer to address Fed employees 11:00 am-12:00 pm PST

              Wednesday, February 6, 2002 -- media and photo
            availability
            Treasurer's presentation to Lowell High School students
            9:30-10:30 am PST
            (Event will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San
            Francisco)

              February 6-7, 2002 Open to the public: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
            A rare opportunity for the public to come to the Federal
            Reserve Bank of San Francisco and purchase U.S. paper
            currency in uncut sheets and other novelty forms. Among
            the items for sale by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
            are the "Prosperity Note" (only 88,888 units available)
            and the "Fortune Note." Both of these items are
            uncirculated $1 notes with serial numbers beginning with
            "8888." These notes are encased in a decorative souvenir
            portfolio capturing the significance of the Year of the
            Horse and the numbers "8888," which represent good luck
            and prosperity within the Asian Community.

      WHERE:  Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
            101 Market Street between Main and Spear Streets -- 1st
            floor

For security reasons, media reservations are required. Reporters attending must present a photo ID from their news organization.