Circulating Coins

Circulating coins are the coins that the United States Mint produces for everyday transactions. Circulating coins are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting.

Find measurements and metal content information on the Coin Specifications table.

Watch the video below to see how the Mint makes circulating coins. Explore the production process further with articles about coin design, die making, and coin production.

Coins in Circulation

The penny, nickel, dime, and quarter are the circulating coins that we use today. To learn more about the history of these coins, read The History of U.S. Circulating Coins.

Circulating Coins

American Women Quarters™ Program

The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year program that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States. Beginning in 2022, and continuing through 2025, the U.S. Mint will issue five new reverse designs each year.

American Women Quarters

Circulating Coin Collectibles

Half dollar and $1 coins are produced as collectibles. However, they may still be ordered by the Federal Reserve for circulation and used as legal tender.

Half Dollar and $1 Coins