US Mints

US Mint History

In total, eight US Mints have served the nation since the founding of the first Mint in Philadelphia in 1792.  This section offers illustrated US Mint histories of each facility.  All have a fascinating story to tell.  Click on any link below to begin your study of US coin mints.  Enjoy! Philadelphia, PA Charlotte, NC Dahlonega, GA New Orleans, LA San Francisco, CA Carson City, NV Denver, CO West Point, NY

"The First Inspection", depicts George and Martha Washington examining the 1792 half disme pattern, the first coin ever struck bearing the name of the United States.  As this scene unfolded, the original Philadelphia Mint was undergoing construction.  Public domain image.	The Denver Mint was established in 1862, but did not begin striking coins until 1906, when the facility above was completed.  Still housed in this building, the Denver Mint can produce over 50 million coins a day.  Image courtesy of ANA.	The San Francisco Mint was one of the few buildings to survive the devastating earthquake of 1906.  The intact structure was used to stage numerous operations to help the city recover.  Image courtesy of National Archives.

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