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The U.S. Mint makes all of America’s circulating coinage, as well as collectible coins and medals treasured by collectors everywhere. Explore our coins, learn more about the Mint’s history, or get started on your own coin collection. If you’re an educator looking for ways to incorporate coins in the classroom, visit the Educators page for a wealth of information and activities or request education resources through education.outreach@usmint.treas.gov.

Coin and Medal Archive

The U.S. Mint produces the nation's circulating coins. The Mint also makes coin and medal products for collectors, bullion coins for investors, and Congressional Gold Medals. Explore the Mint's coin and medal programs.

Coin & Medal Archive

Circulating Coins

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Collectible & Investment Coins

U.S. Mint Coin Classroom

The U.S. Mint Coin Classroom educates kids about coins through activities, games, videos and more. Resources for teachers and parents include lessons and activities for grades K through 6.

Coin Classroom

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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Tour the Denver Mint

Tour the Denver Mint to learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public.

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Tour the Philadelphia Mint

Tour the Philadelphia Mint for a free, self-guided tour where you can learn about our history and view coin production from above the factory floor.

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History of the Mint

In 1792, the Coinage Act established the first national mint in the U.S. Explore important moments in Mint history and early coin production.
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Production Process

The U.S. Mint is one of the largest mints in the world. Learn how the Mint uses state-of-the-art technology to produce billions of coins each year.
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Mint Artists

Meet the U.S. Mint's artists who design and sculpt our coins and medals. Artists are an essential part of the coin production team.
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Collecting Basics

Get started building and caring for your coin collection. Explore the parts of a coin and other collecting terminology.
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