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There are 4 U.S. Mint locations: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. But only the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint strike coins that are used for circulation.

A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make? Are They Rare? How Much Are They Worth?

Have questions about West Point coins? Here's the Ultimate Guide To West Point Mint Coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 80s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. See what they're worth & if they're rare.

How Much Is A 1956 Wheat Penny Worth? The Value Of All 1956 Wheat Pennies + A List Of Rare Errors

Have a 1956 wheat penny? Want to know what it's worth? See the values of a 1956-D penny, with no mintmark, and 1956 pennies with errors.

A Denver Mint coin set with a medal depicting the historic Denver Mint in Colorado.

Fun Facts About The Denver Mint, The “D” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare Denver Coins Worth Money!

See which coins have been made at the Denver Mint since 1906, the rarest and most valuable coins from the Denver Mint, and what Denver Mint tours are like.

History Of The San Francisco Mint, The “S” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare S-Mint Coins Worth Money!

See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like.

50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)

Little-known facts & trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you know?

Kennedy Half Dollars Are One Of The Most Popular Coins Of All Time (See Which Half Dollars Are Rare And Valuable + Info About The Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar)

See which Kennedy half dollar coins are rare, the current value of Kennedy half dollars, and everything you want to know about the Bicentennial half dollar -- including the 1776 to 1976 half dollar value.

A 1968 No-S Dime Worth $20,000?! Here’s How To Tell A Rare 1968 No-S Proof Dime From A Common 1968 Dime With No Mintmark

1968 no-S proof dimes are worth thousands of dollars! Have a 1968 dime with no "S" mintmark? Here's how to tell a rare 1968 no-S dime from a normal 1968 dime without a mintmark.

8 Cool Facts About The U.S. Mint You Probably Didn’t Know

The United States Mint, where coins have been made since 1792, has an interesting history. These 8 cool, quirky facts about the U.S. Mint will blow your mind!

What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The Surprising Answers!

What is money made of in the U.S.? What are coins & paper money made from? Silver pieces aren't made of silver, nickels aren't made of nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what US money is made from!

Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies

Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.

U.S. Mint Philadelphia Tour: An Inside Look At How Coins Are Made

The US Mint Philadelphia is one of 4 US Mint facilities. For a behind-the-scenes look at how coins are made, take a self-guided US Mint Philadelphia tour in person OR take a virtual tour of the facility online!

Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here

Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!

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