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Collecting Basics
People collect coins for many reasons, including historic or artistic value, or to invest in coins for potential long-term profit. Some people are casual enthusiasts, collecting foreign coins from trips or coins found by chance, such as a “W” quarter. Get started building your collection with these helpful resources.
What's New at the Mint
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2025 American Women Quarters Proof Set™ Now AvailableThe 2025 American Women Quarters Proof Set consists of five American Women Quarters with proof finishes is available for purchase. Read press release.
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2025 United States Mint Proof Set® Available March 4The 2025 United States Mint Proof Set will be available for purchase starting on March 4. The set includes 10 proof coins from the U.S. Mint at San Francisco. Read press release.
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Final Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of the First Amendment ReleasedThe U.S. Mint released the fifth and final coin in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on February 20. Read press release.
A PROUD TRADITION
Crafting U.S. Coins Since 1792
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History
In April of 1792, the first national Mint was established. Learn more about the U.S. Mint’s 225+ year history as one of the federal government’s oldest agencies.
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Tours & Locations
The U.S. Mint has locations in Philadelphia; Denver; San Francisco; West Point; Fort Knox; and Washington, DC; with tours in Philadelphia and Denver.
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Production Process
As one of the largest mints in the world, the U.S. Mint uses state of the art technology to produce billions of circulating coins, bullion coins, national medals, and numismatic products each year.
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