Under authorization from Congress, by Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, a national Mint was to be constructed in 1792.  The first United States Mint was built in Philadelphia – then, the nation’s capitol.  Since, the U.S. Department of Treasury has sanctioned four additional facilities: Philadelphia Mint, Pennsylvania, Denver Mint, Colorado, San Francisco Mint, California, West Point Mint, New York and the United States Bullion Depository, Fort Knox, Kentucky.

The primary responsibilities of the facilities are:

Two of these facilities are open to public tours: 

 

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia

 

As of April 2005, the United States Mint has resumed self-guided public tours at its Philadelphia facility.  The general public will no longer be required to schedule tours in advance through the office of a United States Senator or Representative.

 

Tours

For same-day tours, the general public may line up at the United States Mint at Philadelphia's visitor entrance, located on 5th street between Arch and Race streets.  Tours are offered on a "first come, first, served" basis pending availability.  Adults will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification for security purposes.

 

Tour Hours

9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

 

The United States Mint does not provide parking and is located at 151 Independence Mall East on 5th Street between Arch Street and Race Street.

 

For more information about the Philadelphia Mint please visit www.usmint.gov or call 1-800-872-6468.

 

The U.S. Mint in Denver

 

As of April 2005, The United States Mint at Denver will accept same day walk-up tour reservations on a space-available basis.

 

Tours

To get tickets see the reservation desk in the Visitors Information and Sales center located on Cherokee street between 14th and Colfax avenues for tour availability. 

 

The maximum number of visitors in any tour group is 50 people.  Walk-ins will be welcome if space is available.  Adults will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification for security purposes.

 

Tour Hours

Tours are available 8:00am to 2:00pm on Mondays through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

 

The United States Mint does not provide parking.  Public lots and meters are available in the area.

 

For more information about the Denver Mint please visit www.usmint.gov or call 1-800-872-6468.