NEW BOOK: UNITED STATES MINT TOUR HANDBOOK

WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES MINT AT PHILADELPHIA

You are standing in the largest coin factory in the world – The United States Mint at Philadelphia! Many of the coins you use every day are made right here! The United States Mint was established in Philadelphia in 1792, and coins have been continuously struck here for over 200 years. The United States Mint is the nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. In addition to circulating coins, the United States Mint also produces numismatic products at four manufacturing sites across the country. Numismatic products include commemorative coins; proof and uncirculated coins; silver, gold and platinum bullion coins; and Congressional Gold Medals. The United States Mint is also responsible for protecting our nation's gold and silver reserves.

During your self-guided tour of the Philadelphia facility, you will learn about our extraordinary history and see our current coin design and manufacturing processes. Our exhibits, artifacts and David Rittenhouse Theater will highlight coin making at the first United States Mint in colonial Philadelphia. Our interactive displays, videos and our very own skilled and proud staff will demonstrate how today's coins are safely and efficiently made in the world's largest mint.

THE GALLERY Our interactive, self-guided tour has been divided into color-coded areas to help you better understand the coin and medal making – or minting – process. At the start of the Gallery, look for a key with special images and colors to help you distinguish the different coin design and manufacturing areas.

To read the complete booklet, see:
UNITED STATES MINT AT PHILADELPHIA: A Handbook to the Self-Guided Tour of the United States Mint (https://www.usmint.gov/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Philly_MintTour_VERSION1.pdf)

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