Denver Mint

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Denver

Inception: February 1, 1906

Architects: James Knox Taylor

Floors above the ground: 2

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: granite, marble

Part of: Civic Center Historic District

Address: 320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204-2693

Website: https://usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver

GPS coordinates: 39.73944,-104.99250

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:59