Learn more about the Lincoln penny, the U.S.'s one-cent coin. The "Union Shield" reverse was first issued in 2010.

What are quarters made of? How much does a nickel weigh? Find out in this table, which gives specifications for U.S. Mint legal tender coins.

Circulating coins are produced by the United States Mint for everyday transactions. They are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting. The …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2025 — The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce that Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction the last circulating one-cent (penny) coins this December through a …

The Mint offers free in-person tours of the Denver and Philadelphia facilities, which cover the present state of coin manufacturing and the history of the Mint. Visitors learn about the craftsmanship …

Download high-resolution images of circulating coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter for use in news publications.

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Collecting your coins based on mint marks? Look at the details for each individual mint so you can become familiar with each USM location.

Tour the Philadelphia Mint for a free, self-guided tour where you can learn about our history and view coin production from above the factory floor.

Sep 27, 2024 · In 2006, all five of the coins produced by the United States Mint for general circulation carried the image of an American President on their obverse. Read on, and discover that it wasn’t …