The penny, dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar are clad coins Stay updated on upcoming launches and availability. Clad coins have an inner core of metal surrounded by an outer layer of a different metal
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The mint makes clad coins with an inner core of copper
The nickel is the only circulating coin that isn’t clad.
Circulating coins are produced by the united states mint for everyday transactions Circulating coins are also included in the united states mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting The nickel, dime, and quarter are the most circulated denominations today. Mint makes the nation’s circulating coins, as well as bullion and numismatic (collector) coins
The mint’s four production facilities in philadelphia, denver, san francisco, and west point use a variety of machines and processes Explore the steps of how the mint makes coins To review coin terminology and coin finishes, such as proof and uncirculated, read anatomy of a coin Shop the us mint selection of coins including gold, silver, platinum, program coins, annual and proof sets, commemorative and uncirculated coins.
Circulating coins began long before the opening of a national mint in 1792
Before national coinage, a mix of foreign and domestic coins circulated, both during the colonial period and in the years following the revolutionary war After congress established the u.s Mint in 1792, the mint struggled for many years to produce enough coins Finally, production numbers grew to.
Explore the united states mint's 2025 product schedule, featuring new coin designs and release dates
