United States Mint Archives

United States Mint Statement on Circulating Coins

July 24, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the following statement concerning the circulating coinage – or lack thereof – of the country. The Mint makes it clear that there is adequate currency in circulation but the COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on retailers and third-party processors when it comes to accepting and processing currency. This perspective is backed up by the Mint Production Report from June which showed a significant increase in coinage production. Washington — …

Connecticut American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Available

July 21, 2020 by Clinton

American Innovation Connecticut Reverse Proof

The first of the 2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coins will be going on sale next week at the United States Mint. The special finish coin for Connecticut will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on July 21, 2020. The coin will be priced at $11.50 per coin with a household limit of 5 coins. Only 50,000 of the coins will be minted. The Connecticut American Innovation Dollar was designed by Richard Masters …

Mint Sales Report – July 19, 2020

July 21, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report. The report covers sales of Mint products for the 7-day period ending July 19, 2020. Focusing on the top ten selling items, the report shows a mix of products that collectors purchased in the past week, ranging from annual sets to coin rolls and sets. Taking honors for the week’s top selling product was the silver proof 2020-W American Eagle 1-ounce coin. An impressive 18,089 …

Mint Announces Prices for Colorized Basketball Hall of Fame Commemoratives

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 by Clinton

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar

The United States Mint has released the pricing scheduled for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. The two colorized versions of Half Dollar and Silver Dollar will be the first offered by the United States Mint. Other mints around the world have offered color versions of coins for several years. Both coins will go on sale starting at Noon Eastern on August 28, 2020. The Basketball Hall of Fame colorized Half Dollar will …

Mint Releases Pricing of Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemoratives

July 15, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Women's Suffrage Centennial Proof Silver Dollar Commemorative

The United States Mint has released the pricing scheduled for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative products. In all, there will be three products for the first commemorative coin of 2020, all of which will be released on August 18, 2020. The United States Mint’s 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification with a distinctive silver dollar coin marking a signature achievement in our Nation’s history. By …

American Innovation Dollar Connecticut Reverse Proof Sales Start July 21

July 14, 2020 by Clinton

Mint Sales Report – July 12, 2020

July 21, 2020July 14, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Sales Report for the 7-day period ending July 12, 2020. As expected, several new products made it into the top ten list with the new 2020-W American Eagle Silver Uncirculated bullion coin dominating sales for the week. For the week, six of the ten top ten selling items made their debut on the list this week. The new American Eagle silver coin made its debut on July …

Salt River Bay America the Beautiful Quarter Sales Start Today

July 10, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve Reverse

The United States Mint will open sales for the latest America the Beautiful Quarter later today. The Salt River Bay Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is the third America the Beautiful Quarter to be released in 2020. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Salt River Bay possesses an archeological and historical heritage more than …

Mint Production Report – June 2020

July 10, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its June 2020 Product Report for circulating coinage, reflecting a significant increase across all denominations for the month. A stunning 1.596 billion coins were struck between the Denver and Philadelphia Mints in June, making it by far the busiest month for the Mint in 2020. The heavy production should aleve any fears of a coin shortage as the United States continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading in production, …

Silver 2020-W American Eagle Available Today

July 8, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Eagle Silver 1-Ounce Coin (Image Courtesy of The US Mint)

The United States Mint is set to start sales of the silver 2020-W American Eagle 1-ounce bullion coin today. The Uncirculated coin will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. This will be the second silver American Eagle release for 2020, following the Proof release back in January. The silver 2020-W American Eagle Uncirculated coin is priced at $54 and available directly from the United States Mint. You can go to the product page and …