Jun 12, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will open sales for the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™–Voyageurs National Park (product code 18AF) on June 19 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
This set includes one uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, one uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and one proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint. The reverse (tails) design featured on all three coins in the set depicts a common loon with a rock cliff in the background. Inscriptions are “VOYAGEURS,” “MINNESOTA,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) depicts the 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
A durable plastic card holds the three coins and displays an image of Voyageurs National Park and the Certificate of Authenticity.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™–Voyageurs National Park is priced at $9.95. Visit The Mint accepts orders online at catalog.usmint.gov/ or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) to place an order. Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Click here for information about shipping options.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets are also available for purchase through the Product Enrollment Program. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/shop/product-enrollments/ to learn more about this convenient ordering method.
Jun 4, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – Bags and rolls of United States Mint (Mint) America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coins honoring Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota will be available for purchase starting on June 11 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
The quarter’s reverse (tails) depicts a common loon with a rock cliff in the background. The inscriptions are “VOYAGEURS,” “MINNESOTA,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) features the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
The Mint is offering the following product options:
| PRODUCT CODE |
PRODUCT OPTION |
MINT MARK |
PRICE |
| 18ABG |
100-Coin Bag |
P |
$34.95 |
| 18ABH |
100-Coin Bag |
D |
$34.95 |
| 18ABJ |
100-Coin Bag |
S |
$34.95 |
| 18ARG |
Two-Roll Set |
P, D |
$32.95 |
| 18ARH |
40-Coin Roll |
S |
$18.95 |
| 18ARJ |
Three-Roll Set |
P, D, S |
$46.95 |
The Mint produces the coins in the rolls and bags at its facilities at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The three-roll set contains coins from all three facilities. Unlike the “P” and “D” mint mark quarters, those with the “S” mint mark will not be released into circulation.
The special numismatic wrapping for the coin rolls displays the name “Voyageurs National Park;” the abbreviation “MN” for Minnesota; “$10,” the face value of its contents; and “P,” “D,” or “S” for the mint of origin. The canvas bags have a tag with “Voyageurs National Park;” “MN;” and “P,” “D,” or “S.”
The Mint accepts orders online at www.catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
May 30, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WHAT: The United States Mint and the National Park Service will hold a launch ceremony for the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.
Event highlights include music performances by International Falls native Gavia Yount and local artist Darcy Sullivan. Additional ceremony participants include Boy Scouts of America Troop #150, Cub Scout Troop #145, Girl Scouts of America Troops #1150, 1151, 1153 and 1156 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard #2948. A coin exchange of $10 rolls of Voyageurs National Park quarters will follow the ceremony.
WHO:
- David J. Ryder, Director, United States Mint
- Bob DeGross, Superintendent, Voyageurs National Park
- Cathy Chavers, Tribal Chairwoman, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
- Ida Rukavina, Regional Outreach Director for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Tom Whiteside, Representative for U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan
- Leland Grim, Retired Professor of Ornithology, Master of Ceremonies
WHEN:
Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 11 a.m. CDT
WHERE:
Irv Anderson Amphitheater
360 Hwy 11 East
International Falls, MN 56649
COIN FORUM
The United States Mint will host a coin forum the evening before the launch ceremony—Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 5–6 p.m. CDT—at Kabetogama Lake Town Hall, 9707 Gamma Road, Kabetogama, MN. The coin forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about upcoming United States Mint coin programs and initiatives, and express their views about future coinage.
The Voyageurs National Park quarter is the 43rd release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a 12-year initiative that honors 56 national parks and other national sites authorized by Public Law 110-456. Each year, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses (tails sides) of the America the Beautiful Quarters. The United States Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which the national sites were officially established.
May 17, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2018 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin (product code 18EG) on May 24 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The coin will sell for $46.95.
The Mint has produced the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin since 1986. It is the collector version of the Mint’s American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin and bears the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint. The obverse (heads) design features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. The reverse (tails) design features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.
Each encapsulated coin comes in a blue presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov/ and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit us online to learn about available shipping options.
The American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin is also available for purchase through the Mint’s Product Enrollment Program. View details about this convenient ordering option here.
May 7, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON –Sales will open for the 2018 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® (product code 18RJ) on May 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
This set contains two folders with 10 coins each—one with coins from the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the other with coins from the United States Mint at Denver. Each folder includes these 2018-dated coins with uncirculated finishes:
- Five quarters from the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program honoring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin), Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota), Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia), and Block Island National Wildlife Refuge (Rhode Island).
- One Native American $1 Coin with a theme that commemorates the sports and cultural contributions of Jim Thorpe to the development and history of the United States. The reverse design depicts Jim Thorpe, with the foreground elements highlighting his football and Olympic achievements. Inscriptions are “JIM THORPE,” “WA-THO-HUK” (his native name), “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “$1.”
- One Kennedy half dollar
- One Roosevelt dime
- One Jefferson nickel
- One Lincoln penny
The United States Mint strikes its uncirculated coins on special presses that use greater force than those used to produce circulating coins. This technique results in a sharp, intricately detailed image. A blister secures the coins in a folder.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov/ and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html for information about shipping options.
The United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set is also available for purchase through the Mint’s Product Enrollment Program. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/faqs/ for information about this convenient order option.
May 4, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2018 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin (product code 18EL) on May 10 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The Mint introduced the American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin in 2006. It is the first 24-karat gold proof coin ever struck by the Mint and is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coin.
The designs are based on the original Type I Buffalo nickel designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse (heads) portrays a profile representation of a Native American with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “2018.” The reverse (tails) features an American Buffalo. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “$50,” “1 OZ.,” and “.9999 FINE GOLD.” The coin has a reeded edge and bears the W mint mark of the West Point Mint facility.
An elegant matte-finish hardwood box with a leather-like inset houses each coin, which comes with the Mint’s Certificate of Authenticity.
Pricing for the 2018 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is in accordance with the range in which it appears on the Mint’s Pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, and Platinum Products table. Current pricing information is available here.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
Apr 27, 2018 | U.S. Mint, video
This b-roll video shows the inspiration, design and production of the 2018 Voyageurs National Park coin, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters collection.
Watch video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/VXel7pX9qyQ
Apr 27, 2018 | U.S. Mint, video
Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna discusses his work on the Voyageurs National Park coin, the third release in the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters collection.
Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/7RwKQjtanmw
Apr 23, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON –The 2018 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® (product code 18RH) will be available for purchase starting on April 24 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The 10-coin set is priced at $49.95 and contains the following proof finish coins produced at the United States Mint at San Francisco:
- Five silver America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coins honoring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin), Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota), Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia), and Block Island National Wildlife Refuge (Rhode Island).
- One Native American $1 Coin with a reverse theme that commemorates the contributions of Jim Thorpe to American sports and culture. Jim Thorpe’s achievements as a football player and as an Olympian are depicted in the design. Inscriptions are “JIM THORPE,” “WA-THO-HUK” (Thorpe’s native name), “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “$1.”
- One silver Kennedy half dollar
- One silver Roosevelt dime
- One Jefferson nickel
- One Lincoln penny
The quarters, half dollar, and dime contain 90 percent silver. Each 10-coin set comes with the Mint’s Certificate of Authenticity.
The United States Mint Silver Proof Set is also available for purchase through the Mint’s Product Enrollment Program. Visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/shop/product-enrollments/ for information about this convenient ordering option.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov/ and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit us online at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html for information about shipping options.
Apr 19, 2018 | U.S. Mint, video
Episode Six in the “Making Money” series looks at how the West Point Mint produces bullion coins.
Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/27B1N23jzKc
