# United States Mint

## Excerpt
The United States Mint is a federal agency responsible for producing and circulating U.S. coinage, creating numismatic products, and safeguarding the nation’s gold and silver assets. Established in 1792, the Mint operates facilities across the United States to manufacture coins for commerce and collectibles for enthusiasts.

## Detailed Information
The United States Mint, established by the Coinage Act of 1792, is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate supply of circulating coinage to meet the needs of the United States’ economy. The Mint also designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of numismatic products, including collector coins, medals, and bullion coins for investors. With facilities in Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point, the Mint ensures high-quality production and distribution. Additionally, it protects the nation’s gold and silver reserves, including assets stored at Fort Knox. The Mint’s website offers resources on coin history, current products, educational materials, and consumer information for collectors and the public.

## Links

### About and General Information
- https://www.usmint.gov/about - Overview of the U.S. Mint’s mission, history, and operations
- https://www.usmint.gov/news - Press releases and updates on Mint activities
- https://www.usmint.gov/product-schedule - 2025 product release schedule for upcoming coins and medals

### Coin Category Pages
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/annual-coin-sets - Annual coin sets including proof and uncirculated sets
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/commemorative-coins - Commemorative coins honoring significant events and figures
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/rolls-bags-and-boxes - Rolls, bags, and boxes of circulating and collectible coins
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/medals - National and presidential medals

### Metal Type Category Pages
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-eagle-coins - American Eagle coins in gold, silver, and platinum
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-buffalo-coins - American Buffalo gold coins
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/precious-metal-coins - Overview of precious metal coins including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/morgan-and-peace-silver-dollars - Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars

### Coin Theme Pages
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-women-quarters - American Women Quarters honoring influential women
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/native-american-1-coin-program - Native American $1 Coins celebrating tribal contributions
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-innovation-1-coin-program - American Innovation $1 Coins highlighting U.S. breakthroughs
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/america-the-beautiful-quarters - America the Beautiful Quarters showcasing national parks
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/youth-sports-quarters-program - Youth Sports Quarters celebrating impactful sports
- https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/semiquincentennial-coins - Semiquincentennial coins for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026

### Learn Section Pages
- https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history - History of U.S. coins and the Mint
- https://www.usmint.gov/learn/collecting-basics - Guide to starting and building a coin collection
- https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs - Overview of coin and medal programs
- https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids - Educational resources for kids about coins
- https://www.usmint.gov/learn/educators - Resources for educators teaching about coins

### Shop
- https://www.usmint.gov/shop - Online store for purchasing numismatic products