Each U.S. Mint strikes a mintmark on its coins. Coin enthusiasts can identify coins produced at the Denver Mint by looking for a ‘D.’ The U.S. Mint was formed on April 2, 1792 with the Coinage Act of 1792. The U.S. Mint in Denver produced the first Congressional Medal.
Is the US Mint in Denver Open to the public?
Every year, the U.S. Mint in Denver produces billions of coins for the American public. The U.S. Mint in Denver and the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia are the only two mints that offer public tours, which is one of the reasons it’s a popular tour among locals and tourists alike.
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.
