United States Mint Archives

Law Signed Authorizing Presidential Dollar for George H.W. Bush

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Clinton

On January 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush Coin Act, authorizing the production of a Presidential Dollar for the late President. The law also authorizes the production of the First Spouse gold coin for First Lady Barbara Bush. Senate Bill S.457 was introduced in February 2019 by Senator John Cornyn of Texas. After making its way to the House of Representatives last year and being approved, …

United States Mint Annual Report Released

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Annual Report for 2019. The report discloses the costs associated with coin production as well as profits made by the Mint. The report reflects that the Lincoln Cent and the Jefferson Nickel have, once again, proven more expensive to produce than their face values. The Lincoln Cent cost the Mint 1.99 cents to produce in 2019 when production, administration, and distribution costs are rolled together. The good news …

Mint Opens Product Enrollment for 2020 Native American Dollars

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Next week, the 2020 Native American Dollar will go on sale in rolls, bags, and boxes. Today, the U.S. Mint opened up the Product Enrollment program for this new coin. Essentially, this allows you to pre-authorize the Mint to send you the products of your choice when they become available next week. That means you don’t have to watch the clock and get on the Mint’s site to order. When you get to the landing …

Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set Available February 13

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint is gearing up to begin sales of its next currency set sell in cooperation with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set will go on sale at Noon Eastern next Thursday, February 13, 2020. The set is priced at $21.95. It features a $1 and $2 Federal Reserve Note, both of which have a serial number starting with “2020” Each set features a Series 2017 $1 …

American Samoa 5-Ounce Silver Coin Available Today

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

Just a few days after the latest America the Beautiful Quarter release for American Samoa National Park, the United States Mint will open up sales of the 5-ounce silver coin as part of the program. The 99.9% pure silver bullion coin will be priced at $178.25 and you will be to buy it directly from the Mint’s website. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. For those that are new to collecting, these …

Native American Dollar Bags, Boxes and Rolls Available February 12

February 5, 2020 by Clinton

The 2020 Native American Dollar, featuring activist Elizabeth Peratrovich , will be available from the United States Mint starting Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available in bags, boxes and rolls and will be available directly on the Mint’s site. The 2020 Native American $1 Coin reverse (tails side) design features a portrait of Elizabeth Peratrovich, whose advocacy was considered a deciding factor in …

Georgia American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Available February 11

February 4, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of the limited edition Reverse Proof of the 2019 Georgia American Innovation Dollar on February 11, 2020. The coin, which comes in a four-panel holder, is priced at $11.50 each. Georgia was the fourth American Innovation Dollar released in the series in 2019, which will eventually have 53 coins when it is done in 2032. A total of five American Innovation Dollars have now been released. The bags …

Today’s Deal – 1996 Uncirculated Set with 1996-W Roosevelt Dime

February 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an opportunity to pick up a somewhat unique coin set from the United States Mint. The 1996 Uncirculated Set was different than any other such set throughout the 1990s. The 1996 contained the normal uncirculated specimens from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints but it also contained the rare 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. 1996 was the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime and to mark the occasion, the Mint produced a limited number of …

American Samoa Quarter Bags & Rolls Available Today

February 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will open sales of the new National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Collectors will have several product options available when sales begin on the 3rd. 100-coin bags will be available with the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mint marks as well as roll sets from the various mint production facilities. Here is a breakdown and links to each of the …

Mint Releases 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Platinum Eagle Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has opened sales for the 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof bullion coin. The coin is priced at $1,545 and can be found here on the Mint’s site. The 2020 coin represents the third and final coin in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series. The coin is 99.95% platinum and will released to the public on January 30, 2020. The obverse design of the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of …