December 9, 2022 -
The “Return to Monticello” theme is the current design of the U.S. five-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 2006. The obverse (heads) shows an image of Thomas Jefferson based on a Rembrandt Peale portrait. The image...
March 29, 2024 -
The “Kennedy” theme is the current design of the U.S. 50-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 1964, a year after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The obverse (heads) shows an image of Kennedy based...
December 9, 2022 -
The “Roosevelt” theme is the current design of the U.S. 10-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 1946, soon after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Mint released it on January 30 of that year...
April 10, 2017 -
The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar was the first commemorative coin authorized by Congress. From 1892 through 1954, subsequent legislation authorized the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for 53 different events, occasions, or individuals. This resulted in the Mint...
January 22, 2024 -
Located near the U.S. Military Academy in New York, the United States Mint at West Point stores silver, gold, and platinum bullion, as well as mints: American Eagle proof and uncirculated coins in gold, silver, and platinum American Buffalo gold...
November 18, 2022 -
The nation’s first mint provides a wide array of coins and manufacturing services. Philadelphia produces coin and medal dies. It mints: Circulating coins Numismatic products including annual uncirculated coin sets Commemorative coins as authorized by Congress Medals In addition, the...
March 16, 2022 -
We’re hiring! For consideration, contact us at SFMintJobs@usmint.treas.gov or search for open positions on USAJobs. The United States Mint at San Francisco plays an important role in our nation’s coinage. Although it does not currently produce circulating coins, it mints:...
February 17, 2023 -
The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky is not a production facility – it stores precious metal bullion reserves for the United States. No visitors are permitted in the facility. Fort Knox Facts Amount of present gold holdings:...
June 21, 2023 -
More than 1,600 employees work at six United States Mint facilities: Philadelphia, PA – Production Facility San Francisco, CA – Production Facility Denver, CO – Production Facility West Point, NY – Production Facility Fort Knox, KY – Bullion Depository Washington, DC – Headquarters Tours U.S....
June 30, 2023 -
By Sharon McPike March 18, 2015 In celebration of Women’s History Month, we would like to highlight the six female directors of the United States Mint. Here are their stories: Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming — May 1933 to April...
