Denver Mint, Branch mint in Denver, United States
Description
The Denver Mint is an active coin production facility in Denver, Colorado, built from granite and marble. The facility includes production halls, security areas, and exhibition spaces where visitors can follow the journey of a metal blank to finished coin.
History
The mint began operations on February 1, 1906, after architect James Knox Taylor designed the building during national currency expansion. The facility replaced an earlier 19th-century mint and has been expanded multiple times to meet growing coin production demands.
Culture
The building bears a characteristic D mark on all coins produced here and stands among the few active minting facilities in the United States. Visitors often see long queues during tour times as interest in coin production runs high among locals and travelers alike.
Practical
Visitors should expect security screenings and avoid bringing large bags or electronic devices. Tours last about one hour and follow a fixed route through the production areas.
Did you know?
The facility strikes more coins than any other United States mint and processes several tons of metal daily. Visitors can watch highly automated stamping machines through large glass windows as they produce hundreds of coins in seconds.
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