U.S. Mint - Investment Coins
About the U.S. Mint
The United States Mint is a mint that mints circulating coins for the United States of America. It is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices located in other cities across America. The US Mint produces precious metal coins for collectors and investors in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The most popular are the gold and silver American Eagle, which have been minted since 1986. They are made exclusively from gold mined in the USA. The U.S Mint also produces medals called Congressional Gold Medals for Congress to honor people who have contributed to a better world.
History
The U.S. Mint was established in 1792 by Congress under the Coinage Act. Congress chose Philadelphia, then the nation's capital, as the location for the first U.S. Mint. As the gold rush spread across the United States, mint branches and assay offices opened in other cities. It was one of the first federal agencies to hire women, as early as 1795. Women held the second highest position at the Mint even before they had the right to vote.
Gold and silver coins
The Mint produces not only circulating coins, but also collector coins with special designs and to honor important people and events. Precious metal investment coins are called bullion coins by Americans. The U.S. Mint mints bullion coins in several programs. The American Liberty series provides numismatists with a fresh depiction of Lady Liberty on brilliant gold coins and stunning silver medals. The $1 Indian coins commemorate the contributions of Native American tribes and individuals to the history of the United States. Another famous series are coins depicting twenty pioneer American women. The most famous gold and silver coin with the U.S. Mint's signature is the American Eagle.
