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The United States Mint Celebrates 230th Anniversary

April 2, 2022 - WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Mint celebrates its 230th anniversary. The Mint is one of the few Federal agencies whose duties are specifically referenced in the Constitution, with Article I, Section 8 establishing that “The Congress shall have the...

United States Mint Encourages the Public to Get Coins Moving

March 31, 2022 - WASHINGTON-The United States Mint (Mint) is asking the public to help get coins moving by using exact change when making purchases or turning them in for cash at coin recycling kiosks. You may also be able to redeem coins for...

U.S. Mint Celebrates Purple Heart Recipients

February 24, 2022 - By Office of Corporate Communications February 24, 2022 United States Mint Police Officer and former U.S. Army Ranger Brett Paige earned a Purple Heart in 2012 after being seriously wounded during combat operations in Afghanistan. This year, the Mint will...

Introducing the U.S. Mint Coin Classroom

October 19, 2021 - By Office of Corporate Communications October 19, 2021 This summer, the U.S. Mint introduced new resources for kids, parents, and teachers. The H.I.P. Pocket Change Kids Site is now the U.S. Mint Coin Classroom! The U.S. Mint Coin Classroom provides...

United States Armed Forces Silver Medal – U.S. Coast Guard

December 23, 2022 - The U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal is the second medal in the U.S. Armed Forces Silver Medals Program. In 2022, the U.S. Mint released a bronze medal of the same design. The U.S. Coast Guard originated in 1790 as the...

One Hundred Years of Silver Dollar Coinage (1878-1978)

October 2, 2023 - By Jill Westeyn April 15, 2021 This year marks the 100th anniversary of completion of coinage of the Morgan Dollar and the 100th anniversary of commencement of coinage of the Peace Dollar. Essentially, it’s the centennial of the transition between...