Mint at Denver makes circulating and commemorative coins, uncirculated coin sets, coin dies, and stores gold and silver. The Denver Mint also offers public tours.
What is the difference between Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint?
Mint Marks. The code for coins produced in Denver is “D,” whereas Philadelphia is “P” and San Francisco is “S.” Most state quarters, like all U.S. coins, are produced in Denver and Philadelphia.
Is P or D mint better?
The major conclusion I reached was the difference in the quality of coins produced at each of the mints. The quality of the coins produced at the Denver mint is far superior in all aspects to those produced at the Philadelphia mint.
What’s the date on the Denver mint coin?
‘The date 1789 is the year of the start of the United States Treasury. The token you have was made to accompany mint sets from the 1980’s to 1999. There are two types, one says the Philadelphia Mint and the other says The Denver Mint. The new dollar coins replaced the Treasury tokens in the 2000 mint sets.’
Can you buy a medal from the Denver Mint?
‘this is a brass medal than can be bought as a souvenir when visiting the Denver, or another U.S., mint. They used to have a press in the lobby where you could push a button and mint your own piece. It probably dates no later tham the 1970’s.’
What does the D stand for in the Denver Mint?
Since then, each coin struck at the Denver Mint, including circulating coins and annual uncirculated coin sets as well as some our most beloved commemorative coins, bears a small, capital letter “D” on its obverse, or “heads,” side.
How much is a Denver Mint token worth?
Sir or Madam — You have a modern token or medallion from the Denver Mint. It is worth a few US dollars. From the Coin Doctor we learn: ‘The date 1789 is the year of the start of the United States Treasury. The token you have was made to accompany mint sets from the 1980’s to 1999.
