January 23, 2024 -
Congress authorizes commemorative coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. Although these coins are legal tender, they are not minted for general circulation. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity...
December 7, 2023 -
In 2009, the U.S. Mint began minting and issuing $1 coins as part of the Native American $1 Coin Program. The coins feature designs recognizing the important contributions made by Native American tribes and individual Native Americans to the history...
June 30, 2023 -
About the Program America the Beautiful Quarters Site and Design Selection Process Silver Bullion Quarters About the Program From 2010 through 2021, the U.S. Mint issued 56 quarters as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The reverse designs...
August 24, 2022 -
The United States Mint honors our nation’s first spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 gold coins featuring their images in the order they served as first spouse. The Mint issues First Spouse Gold Coins on the same schedule as the...
March 29, 2024 -
The U.S. Mint launched the American Eagle Coin Program in 1986 with gold and silver bullion coins for investors. The program has since expanded to include platinum and palladium coins. The Mint also makes proof and uncirculated versions of the...
October 3, 2019 -
In 2006, the United States Mint released the American Buffalo Gold Coin, its first 24-karat denomination, under Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential $1 Coin Act). The American Buffalo Gold Coin’s obverse and reverse designs feature images by noted American sculptor...
June 20, 2023 -
Launched in 1999, the 50 State Quarters Program was a 10-year initiative that honored each of the 50 states. The U.S. Mint issued five new quarters each year in the order that the states ratified the Constitution or were admitted into...
March 1, 2024 -
Artistic Infusion Program Designer Ronald D. Sanders is an honors graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design and an award winning fine artist, illustrator, graphic designer and teacher. His work hangs in the collections of: The Indiana State...
March 1, 2024 -
Artistic Infusion Program Designer Richard Masters is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he previously served as Professor of Art for 19 years. Prior to retiring in 2015, he was selected for the SNC Professor of International...
March 1, 2024 -
Artistic Infusion Program Designer Thomas Hipschen, an Iowa native, moved to Washington, D.C. in 1968 to participate in a ten year formal engraving apprenticeship offered by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He studied at George Washington University, American University...
