What coins does the U.S. Mint make?

U.S. Mint

Branches of the U.S. Mint in Denver and Philadelphia currently make coins for "circulation," or everyday use. In 2004, these two facilities made 13.2 coins, including 6.8 pennies, 1.4 billion nickels, 2.5 billion dimes, and 2.4 billion quarters.

A tiny "D' or "P" near the year, called a mint mark, tells you which one made the coin. A Lincoln cent or "penny" with no mint mark was probably made at the Philadelphia Mint, which has by tradition never marked pennies.

The U.S. Mint also makes commemorative coins in honor of events, like the Olympics, or people, like Christopher Columbus.