Legal Status
United States Mint
The establishment of a mint was authorized by act of April 2, 1792 (1 Stat. 246). The Bureau of the Mint was established by act of February 12, 1873 (17 Stat. 424), and recodified on September 13, 1982 (31 U.S.C. 304, 5131). The name was changed to United States Mint by Secretarial order dated January 9, 1984.
The primary mission of the Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces and sells numismatic coins, American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins, and national medals. In addition, the Fort Knox Bullion Depository is the primary storage facility for the Nation's gold bullion.
The U.S. Mint maintains sales centers at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints and at Union Station in Washington, DC. Public tours are conducted, with free admission, at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.
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Pricing Changes for 2017 United States Mint Numismatic Products
The United States Mint is announcing pricing changes for some 2017 United States Mint Numismatic Products, in accordance with the list below:
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Pricing for the 2017 Lions Clubs International Centennial Silver Dollars
The United States Mint is announcing pricing for the 2017 Lions Clubs International Centennial Silver Dollars as follows:
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Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 17, 2016, Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 17, 2016. Date: November 17, 2016. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. Location: This meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may...
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Exchange of Coin
For many years, the United States Mint has administered a program by which people and businesses could exchange bent and partial coins (commonly referred to as ``mutilated coins'') for reimbursement. On November 2, 2015, the Mint suspended the exchange program to assess the security of the program and develop additional safeguards to enhance the...
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Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications; Correction
The United States Mint published a notice titled ``Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications'' in the Federal Register on October 12, 2016. The notice contained an error. This document corrects the error.
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Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to: [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury...
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Initial Pricing for 2016 United States Mint American Eagle Products
The United States Mint is announcing the initial prices for 2016 American Eagle One Ounce Silver coin products. These prices are listed in the table below.
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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 16, 2016, Public Meeting
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for March 15, 2016. Date: September 16, 2016. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location: Conference Room A, United States Mint, 801 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20220. Subject:...
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Pricing for the 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals
The United States Mint is announcing the price of the 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals. Each medal will be priced at $34.95. Two silver medals will be offered--one from the United States Mint at West Point and one from the United States Mint at San Francisco.