The History
At least half of the nation’s circulating coins are struck in this building.
The first U.S. Mint opened in 1792 at 7th and Arch streets, only two blocks from the current facility; it was the first new government structure in the new country.
George Washington, who lived nearby, was said to have donated his own silver to make some of the first coins.
The current building, opened in 1969, is the fourth Philadelphia Mint.
Things to Do
The Mint offers public tours on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. except on federal holidays. Summer hours extend to Saturdays.
With its own displays of rare and interesting coins, the gift shop is an attraction in itself.
Don’t Miss
Before he died, that stuffed bird in the lobby was the mint’s adopted pet; he was allowed to fly among the coins for good luck.