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Mint Marks

Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin. When the U.S. used precious metals such as gold and silver to make circulating coins, a commission evaluated...

Anatomy of a Coin

Before you start collecting coins, it’s important to learn basic coin terminology, including the parts of a coin and the different finishes. In addition to the terms below, review more in the Coin Term Glossary. Parts of a Coin Obverse...

U.S. Mint Releases 2014 Biennial Report to Congress

The United States Mint released its 2014 Biennial Report to Congress in December 2014 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins. This report is the second released under the Coin Modernization, Oversight, and...

Reports

The United States Mint issues reports periodically. Reports are often at the request of Congress or as required by law. Annual Reports Read about the Mint’s annual performance in the reports below. 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual...

U.S. Mint Philadelphia Facility

The nation’s first mint provides a wide array of coins and manufacturing services. Philadelphia produces coin and medal dies. It mints: Circulating coins Numismatic products including annual uncirculated coin sets Commemorative coins as authorized by Congress Medals In addition, the...

U.S. Mint San Francisco Facility

We’re hiring! For consideration, contact us at SFMintJobs@usmint.treas.gov or search for open positions on USAJobs. The United States Mint at San Francisco plays an important role in our nation’s coinage. Although it does not currently produce circulating coins, it mints:...

Coin and Medal Programs

The U.S. Mint produces the nation’s circulating coins. The Mint also produces coin-related products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and precious metal bullion coins. For the latest program information, subscribe to our email newsletter. Circulating Coins...

Philadelphia Mint Engineers Keep Coin Production Going

By Office of Corporate Communications February 24, 2016 Each department of the United States Mint supports the overall mission to serve the American people by manufacturing and distributing circulating, precious metal and collectible coins and national medals, and securing assets...

U.S. Mint Releases 2014 Research & Development Report to Congress

December 31, 2014 The United States Mint recently released its 2014 Biennial Report to Congress on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins. This report is the second released under the Coin Modernization, Oversight,...