Virtual Tour

The United States Mint staff is pleased to present a Virtual Tour of its facilities.  Come inside as we illustrate how the United States Mint fulfills its mission to make, sell, and protect United States circulating coins.  We'll describe the design process and show you around the engraving rooms and production floors.

The United States Mint Virtual Tour focuses on how the United States Mint makes circulating coins.  Although the Virtual Tour may depict sights and sounds from facilities such as those in Philadelphia and Denver, it does not intend to replicate specific plants or processes exactly.  Instead, the Virtual Tour offers a general overview of how the United States Mint designs and manufactures its products.

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Philadelphia and Denver Tours

The United States Mint offers tours in its Philadelphia and Denver locations.  At both facilities, the tours are free.  Touring the United States Mint is a fascinating experience for those of all ages and one that will be remembered for a lifetime.  Tours cover both the present state of coin manufacturing as well as the history of the Mint.  Learn about the craftsmanship required at all stages of the minting process, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins.  Click on the photo from either city for details on hours and addresses. Click on the photo from either city for details on how to tour that Mint facility.

Both of the Mint locations welcome school and youth groups (grades kindergarten through 12), and organized military and veteran groups and are wheelchair accessible.  Because many of our guests have special needs, special services are provided by the Exhibits and Public Services Office.  Office personnel can provide private tours to handicapped or older individuals who request assistance.  At the Philadelphia Mint facility, a wheelchair is also available for individuals who need assistance. 

United States Mint Kiosk, Washington, DC.

While the Mint does not have a production facility at its headquarters in Washington, D.C, there is a sales kiosk located in Union Station.  The next time you are in town, feel free to stop by and see some of the interesting products that the Mint is now selling.  The kiosk offers the latest commemorative and annual coins, the popular new quarters, collector maps, medals, and a variety of coin jewelry.  Purchases can be made by cash, checks, and most major credit cards.  The kiosk is located in the Main Hall (East End) of Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002.  The hours of operation are:  Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.  Please call (202) 289-0609 to inquire about directions, or products available at this location.  All other calls should be directed to the Mint's Office of Public Affairs at 202-354-7227.

United States Mint Sales Counter, Washington, DC.

The United States Mint recently opened a second retail sales outlet in Washington, DC, located in the lobby of the United States Mint headquarters at 801 9th Street, N.W.  The headquarters building is conveniently located one block south of the Washington Convention Center and close to the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station.  Among other coin products, the Headquarters Sales Counter offers the latest commemorative and annual coins, the most recently issued state quarters, collector maps and medals.  Hours of operation are Monday — Friday, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.; and closed weekends and holidays.  Please call (202) 354-6800 to inquire about directions or product availability at this location.

Dec 11, 2007
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