United States Mint
United States Mint
United States Mint

United States Mint Tours and Tickets

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From a disc of precious metal to a shiny new coin, you can watch the entire process of creating money at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. Glass-lined hallways set above the operating floor let you view coins as they are cut to size, rolled across conveyor belts, stamped with designs, and popped out looking like the change in your pocket.

  • 151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106

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Q:What is the United States Mint known for?
A:Washington DC beat out Philadelphia as capital of the US back in 1790, but the City of Brotherly Love is still home to the nation’s first mint. Well over two centuries later, it’s one of the largest coin factories in the world, cranking out coins for circulation, commemorative coins, and gold and silver reserves.
Q:Is it possible to visit the United States Mint on a guided tour?
A:Yes and no—all tours are self-guided ones. The full itinerary is free and takes about 45 minutes to complete. No reservations are needed (even for large groups), meaning you can just stroll up and get in line. In spring and summer, you can expect a brief wait to enter.
Q:Can visitors see coins being made at the United States Mint?
A:Yes, visitors receive a primer in all the steps involved in coin minting, from the design process to creating blanks, striking the designs, inspecting, and bagging coins to be sent to Federal Reserve Banks. It’s possible to watch the minting process in action from a safe distance above the factory floor.
Q:Does the United States Mint have a gift shop?
A:Yes, it does have a gift shop in the lobby of the building, so it’s easy to pop in even if you don’t plan on completing the full tour. Visitors can pick up Mint coin sets, a variety of commemorative coins, books, games, and souvenirs there—basically everything numismatic.
Q:Why is there a stuffed Bald Eagle in the United States Mint?
A:Visitors can see a taxidermied version of the Bald Eagle known as Peter. Legend has it he was a regular fixture on the roofs of Mint back in the 1890s, when Philadelphia still had a Bald Eagle population. Mint designers still refer to his likeness when working on new designs.
Q:Is the United States Mint hard to reach?
A:No, the United States Mint is included on Philadelphia’s hop-on, hop-off bus tour lines. If coming by car, you can find lot or street parking as the Mint doesn’t provide parking. Otherwise, subway, trolley, and bus connections are along Market Street. There’s also a PATCO stop at 8th and Market.