Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary The U.S. Mint issues reports periodically. Reports are often at the request of Congress or as required by law.
Annual and Congressional Reports
Annual Reports
Read about the Mint’s annual performance in the reports below. (Reports are in PDF format.)
Special Reports
U.S. Coin Circulation: The Path Forward (2022, PDF)
The Mint and the Federal Reserve released a report on the root causes of the coin circulation challenge, and a potential solution roadmap toward a more transparent, resilient, and efficient future coin ecosystem.
The Mint released its 2024 Biennial Report to Congress in July 2025 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins.
The Mint released its 2022 Biennial Report to Congress in April 2023 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins.
The Mint released its 2020 Biennial Report to Congress in December 2020 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins.
The Mint released its 2018 Biennial Report to Congress in April 2019 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins.
The Mint released its 2016 Biennial Report to Congress in June 2017 on the research and development (R&D) of alternative metals for the nation’s circulating coins.
The 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.
The Mint released findings on alternative metals.
Content last updated on May 07, 2026