skip navigation
Site Search:
Did you know?
There’s still nickel in the nickel.
Main Navigation Menu
Games
Toons
Coins and Medals
Coin News
Collectors Club
Mint History
About this Site
The 80's
1982:
Cents begin being made of
copper-plated zinc
instead of copper because copper is becoming too expensive.
1984:
The name of the Bureau of the Mint is changed to the
United States Mint
.
1988:
The West Point Bullion Depository becomes an official
United States Mint branch
Check out
the 90's
next!
Introduction
|
Making A Mint
|
Striking Out
|
Mining Materials
|
Moving Forward
Building and Rebuilding
|
Presidents and Peace
|
Secret Stores
|
Search for Value
60's
|
70's
|
80's
|
90's
|
Today
Printer Friendly
Bottom Navigation Menu
Games
Toons
Coins & Medals
Coin News
Collectors Club
Mint History
About this Site
Linking Policy
Privacy Policy
Kids' Guide
Plug-Ins
Help
H.I.P. Pocket Change
Teachers and Parents
usmint.gov
Site Map