Tag: US Mint
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The 2024 Liberty & Britannia Collaboration.
The 2024 Liberty and Britannia Program marks an unprecedented collaboration between the United States Mint and the Royal Mint, two esteemed institutions renowned for their rich numismatic history. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of both mints’ chief engravers, Joseph Menna and Gordon Summers, as they join forces to create a singular design uniting…
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The Mint at Charlotte North Carolina.
In the wake of the initial discovery of gold in the United States at the Reed Gold Mine in North Carolina, the absence of local mints in the Charlotte region posed significant challenges for miners. To transform their gold dust into currency, they had to endure a cumbersome process of sending it to Philadelphia for…
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U.S. Mint New Orleans Mint.
The history of rare gold mint coins intertwines with the growth and economic development of the United States. Beginning in 1795, the Philadelphia Mint played a pivotal role in establishing a uniform currency. As America embraced the Gold Standard, the demand for gold coins surged, leading to the minting of coins valued under $20 an…