December 28, 2016 -
Press Release May 24, 1971 Mrs. John B. Connally, wife of the Secretary of the Treasury, will assist Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, at the unveiling of seven historic Tiffany glass mosaics at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June...
March 8, 1999 -
According to the American Numismatic Association, the 1943 copper–alloy cent is one of the most idealized and potentially one of the most sought–after items in American numismatics. Nearly all circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc–coated steel because...
October 3, 2022 -
1700s | 1800s | 1900s | 2000s | 2010s 2000 The Sacagawea Golden Dollar is released into circulation. January 18: United States Mint begins shipping the new Sacagawea Golden dollar coin to the Federal Reserve Banks for distribution. March 13: Maryland State...
October 3, 2022 -
1700s | 1800s | 1900s | 2000s | 2010s 1900 April 14: The Gold Standard Act fixes the value of the dollar against gold and the United States goes off the bimetallism standard. 1901 June 13: Ceremonies mark the completion of the...
October 3, 2022 -
1700s | 1800s | 1900s | 2000s | 2010s 1801 Following a tradition started by France and Great Britain, the new United States begins making large silver and bronze medals to present as signs of peace to American Indian chiefs...
October 3, 2022 -
1700s | 1800s | 1900s | 2000s | 2010s 1776 Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are appointed by the Continental Congress to work on creating a device for the seal of the United States of America. The first...
June 14, 2023 -
We’re hiring! For consideration, contact us at DenverHR.Recruitment@usmint.treas.gov or search for open positions on USAJobs. The United States Mint at Denver manufactures coin dies; stores silver bullion; and mints coins, including: Circulating coins Numismatic products including annual uncirculated coin sets...
February 10, 2022 -
The “Union Shield” theme is the current design of the U.S. one-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 2010. The obverse (heads) shows the image of President Abraham Lincoln used on the penny since 1909. The shield...
April 6, 2023 -
The American Women Quarters™ Program is the current U.S. 25-cent coin program, spanning 2022 to 2025. The obverse (heads) shows a right-facing portrait of George Washington. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year honoring American women and their contributions....
