United States Mint

Today is National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862 and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956. The medals are presented by the President in the name of Congress. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 2011, the U.S. Mint issued the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program (pictured is the Silver $1 Coin). We salute all who serve. [Note: The coins from this program are no longer available from the U.S. Mint]. National Medal of Honor Museum

From finding one on the street to placing one in a bride's shoe before a wedding, coins are rooted in numerous cultural traditions as symbols of luck ??. What are some of your favorites?

Upon designing the reverse of the 1921 Alabama Centennial Half Dollar, Laura Gardin Fraser (1899-1966) became the first woman to have her design appear on a commemorative coin. The Alabama Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the admission of the State of Alabama into the Union. This coin was the first ever created by the U.S. Mint to carry a living person’s portrait. (Note: This coin is no longer available from the U.S. Mint.)

??? Thinking about starting a coin collection? It's easier than you might think! You can begin with the coins your already have. How did your numismatic journey begin? Share your stories below and find more tips about coin collecting on our website ?? https://bit.ly/2H8ndgw

Do you have trouble remembering who makes what ??? The mission of the United States Mint (Mint) is to serve the American people by manufacturing and distributing circulating, precious metal and collectible coins and national medals, and providing security over assets entrusted to us. The mission of The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is to develop and produce United States currency notes (dollars/bills), trusted worldwide. BEP also advises other federal agencies on document security matters. ?? An easy way to remember the difference is: If it's made of metal, it's made at the Mint; if it's fibrous/paper-like, it's made at BEP. https://lnkd.in/e93WJeKx

??Dive into the fascinating world of coinage! Our monthly Lessons That Make Cents will have you exploring the symbolism and rich history etched onto every coin. Discover heroes, mythical figures, animals, plants, and even the cosmos cast in timeless metal. ?? https://lnkd.in/e9acm78x

#OTD in 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was designated as the national anthem of the United States by congressional resolution. The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative $5 Gold Coin honors the famous song. The obverse design is emblematic of the theme "The Battles at Sea During the War of 1812." It depicts a naval battle scene from the War of 1812 with an American sailing ship in the foreground and a damaged and fleeing British ship in the background. The reverse design is emblematic of the theme "The Star-Spangled Banner" (the song). It depicts the first words of the "Star-Spangled Banner" anthem, "O say can you see", in Francis Scott Key's handwriting against a backdrop of 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the Star-Spangled Banner flag. [Note: This coin is no longer available from the U.S. Mint.] America250

?? With the big game taking place tomorrow in New Orleans, we couldn't help but look back at our own history in the Big Easy. ??In 1835, Congress authorized the establishment of a U.S. branch mint in New Orleans to help keep up with the nation's growing demand for coinage. For decades, the New Orleans Mint struck both gold and silver coins. During the Civil War, Confederate forces took control of the mint and briefly used it to produce coins for the Confederacy. Coin production for the U.S. resumed in 1879 but ended in 1909 as other mints, like San Francisco, took over its role. Today, you can still visit the historic New Orleans Mint building, now home to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Learn more about U.S. Mint history on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/eBQbji5j

?? Two of the American Innovation $1 Coins in 2025 honor advances in space-related technology. From shuttles launching at Florida’s @NASA's Kennedy Space Center to astronauts communicating with Mission Control in Texas, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration teams worked together to achieve major milestones. ??? Learn more in this month's Lessons That Make Cents ?? https://bit.ly/3DQjCU4

#OTD in 2000, the Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin made its debut! ? Issued from 2000-2008, it was the first dollar made with an outer layer of manganese brass, giving it a golden color. The obverse design features Sacagawea and the reverse depicts a soaring eagle. In 2009, the dollar transitioned to the Native American $1 Coin Program using the Sacagawea obverse paired with different reverse designs each year. Do you have this coin in your collection???