The U.S. Mint is launching new 2019 America the Beautiful quarters bearing the W mint mark, a first for the Mint in 227 years of minting coins. The most common mint marks are a “P”, which denotes coins made in Philadelphia or “D” for coins made in Denver. Typically, circulating coins are made in Philadelphia or Denver.
What was the original name of the West Point Mint?
Originally, the West Point Mint was called the West Point Bullion Depository. At one point it had the highest concentration of silver of any U.S. mint facility, and for 12 years produced circulating pennies. It has since minted mostly commemorative coins and stored gold.
Are there any W Mints in the US Mint?
The United States Mint has announced that it will include the first-ever nickels struck at the West Point Mint with “W” mint marks as a bonus to those who purchase the 2020 U.S. Mint Proof set and Silver Proof sets.
When was the first Penny made with a P mintmark?
Until now these coins have only been produced at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints. The first coins of any type to appear with a “P” mintmark for the Philadelphia Mint were 1942-P nickels made of silver because nickel was needed for strategic use during World War II.
