Did you ever wonder how many of circulating coins* the United States Mint produces each year? Do you know the different specifications for each denomination? Or where and how they are produced? Here you can find all the answers to these questions:
How Coins Are Made and Virtual Tour
Of the four minting facilities operated by the United States Mint, only Denver and Philadelphia manufacture the coins circulated for daily use in commerce: the Lincoln Cent, the Jefferson five-cent coin, the Roosevelt Dime and the America the Beautiful Quarters®.