Coin Links
https://www.usmint.gov "Connecting America through Coins" The mission of the U.S. Mint is to serve the American people by manufacturing and distributing circulating, precious metal and collectible coins and national medals, and providing security over assets entrusted to us.
Since our institution’s founding in 1792, the Mint has taken great pride in rendering the story of our nation in coins. To hold a coin or medal produced by the Mint is to connect to the founding principles of our nation and the makings of our economy.
The Mint is the nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the nation to conduct its trade and commerce.
The Mint also produces coin-related products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The Mint’s programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.
Browse our History section to learn about the Mint’s history as one of the oldest agencies in the federal government.
https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-medal-programs/circulating-coins Circulating coins are the coins that the United States Mint produces for everyday transactions. Circulating coins are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting. Find measurements and metal content information on the Coin Specifications table.
https://www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/currency_12771.htm explains how much it costs to produce currency and coin in 2019.
Coin Videos
Coin Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHTmJp8l3eg May 22, 2015 Rick thinks a pristine 1700s Spanish Fleet gold coin might be too good to be true in this scene from "Best of Pawn Stars: Fake or Fortune." Pawn Stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tz_VEanzZU Apr 2, 2018 A seller brings in what may be an extremely valuable coin, so Rick takes out his scale to weigh his options in this clip from "Sticks and Stones". #PawnStars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI-Kxc5eOZ8 Apr 29, 2018 A collector wants to make a deal on a rare coin from the early part of the 19th century and Rick would hate to lose out on a golden opportunity in this clip from Season 9's episode, "Rock Bottom." #PawnStars Pawn Stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOn_7Ug5n94 May 23, 2014 In this scene, a customer brings in a highly collectable 1861 Half Eagle coin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtLTeRpjoCI Oct 28, 2022 Manufacturing has begun of the first coin to enter general circulation in the UK carrying the image of King Charles. The 50p coin has started to be struck at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales, and will enter tills, wallets and purses in December. Sculptor Martin Jennings, who created the portrait of the King, said that witnessing the coin being produced was a "quite remarkable experience". BBC News