The U.S. Mint makes the nation’s circulating coins, as well as bullion and numismatic (collector) coins. The Mint’s four production facilities in Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point use a variety of machines and processes. Explore the steps of how the Mint makes coins.

To review coin terminology and coin finishes, such as proof and uncirculated, read Anatomy of a Coin.

Once the Secretary of the Treasury approves a design, Mint medallic artists transform a line drawing into a three-dimensional sculpt. After the sculpt is finalized and di