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{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}The '''Denver Mint''' is a branch of the [[United States Mint]] that struck its first coins on February&nbsp;1, 1906.<ref>[http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=639 "United States Mint at Denver Celebrates 100 Years of Change"]. The United States Mint. Retrieved Jun 20, 2009.</ref> The mint is still operating and producing coins for circulation, as well as mint sets and commemorative coins. Coins produced at the Denver Mint bear a '''D''' mint mark (as did the Dahlonega Mint, which closed before the Denver branch opened). The Denver Mint is the single largest producer of coins in the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denver US Coin Mint |url=https://www.usacoinbook.com/encyclopedia/coin-mints/denver/ |website=usacoinbook.com |publisher=USA Coin Book |access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Denver Mint
|OrganizationType=Government Corporation
|Mission=The Denver Mint is committed to producing high-quality circulating and commemorative coins for the United States, safeguarding the nation's gold reserves, and providing public education on the history and process of coin production. It aims to support the economy by ensuring an adequate supply of coinage and to maintain the integrity of U.S. currency.
|OrganizationExecutive=Superintendent
|Employees=350
|Budget=Not publicly specified (Part of U.S. Mint's budget)
|Website=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver
|Services=Coin production; Gold and silver storage; Public tours; Numismatic education
|ParentOrganization=United States Mint
|TopOrganization=Department of the Treasury
|CreationLegislation=Act of Congress on April 21, 1862
|HeadquartersLocation=39.739101, -104.994837
|HeadquartersAddress=320 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
}}
 
The '''Denver Mint''' is a branch of the [[United States Mint]] that struck its first coins on February&nbsp;1, 1906.<ref>[http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=639 "United States Mint at Denver Celebrates 100 Years of Change"]. The United States Mint. Retrieved Jun 20, 2009.</ref> The mint is still operating and producing coins for circulation, as well as mint sets and commemorative coins. Coins produced at the Denver Mint bear a '''D''' mint mark (as did the Dahlonega Mint, which closed before the Denver branch opened). The Denver Mint is the single largest producer of coins in the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denver US Coin Mint |url=https://www.usacoinbook.com/encyclopedia/coin-mints/denver/ |website=usacoinbook.com |publisher=USA Coin Book |access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver}}
 
==Mission==
 
The mission of the Denver Mint is to manufacture coins to meet the needs of the U.S. economy, to secure and manage gold reserves, and to educate the public about the history of coin production in America. It strives to produce coins that are not only functional but also of high quality and artistic merit.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver |title=Denver Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Parent organization==
 
The Denver Mint is operated by the United States Mint, which falls under the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ensuring the minting of coins is in line with national financial policy.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about |title=About the U.S. Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Legislation==
 
The Denver Mint was established by an Act of Congress on April 21, 1862, initially as an assay office, later authorized to produce coins.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver/history |title=History of the Denver Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Partners==
 
* Federal Reserve for the distribution of coins.
* Numismatic organizations for educational outreach.
* Local and federal law enforcement for security.
 
==Number of employees==
 
The Denver Mint employs approximately 350 staff members, including coin press operators, security personnel, and administrative staff.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver |title=Denver Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Organization structure==
 
The structure of the Denver Mint includes:
 
* Production Division for coin manufacturing.
* Security Division for safeguarding assets and premises.
* Public Affairs Division for managing public tours and education.
 
===Leader===
 
The head of the Denver Mint is called the Superintendent.
 
===Divisions===
 
* Coining Division for the actual production of coins.
* Assay and Refining Division for metal purity and quality control.
* Maintenance and Engineering for facility upkeep.
 
==List of programs==
 
* Coin Production Program for circulation coins.
* Commemorative Coin Program for special editions.
* Public Education and Tour Program.
 
==Last total enacted budget==
 
The budget for the Denver Mint is not separately detailed but is part of the broader U.S. Mint's budget, which was around $3.5 billion for FY 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/reports/financial-reports |title=Financial Reports |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Staff==
 
The staff comprises skilled workers in coin production, security officers, and administrative professionals, all contributing to the mint's operations.
 
==Funding==
 
Funding for the Denver Mint comes from the U.S. Mint's budget, which is self-funded through the seigniorage from coin production, supplemented by Congressional appropriations when necessary.
 
==Services provided==
 
The Denver Mint produces coins for general circulation, commemorative coins, and stores silver and gold bullion. It also offers guided tours, educational programs on coin history, and maintains the integrity of U.S. currency through quality control.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver/visiting-the-denver-mint |title=Visiting the Denver Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
 
==Regulations overseen==
 
The Denver Mint operates under regulations set by the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning coin production, quality standards, and security protocols.
 
==Headquarters address==
 
320 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204


==History==
==History==
Founded during the Colorado Gold Rush, the Denver Mint initially operated as an assay office before being authorized to coin money in 1906. It has since grown into one of the largest coin producers in the world, with its historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.{{Cite web |url=https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver/history |title=History of the Denver Mint |publisher=United States Mint |access-date=February 7, 2025}}


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==External links==
* [https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Denver Mint]]
* [https://www.nps.gov/places/denver-mint.htm National Park Service - Denver Mint]
* [http://www.usmint.gov/ The U.S. Mint]
* [https://competition.usmint.gov/visiting-the-united-states-mint-in-denver-colorado/ Visitors' information at the Denver Mint] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210044703/https://competition.usmint.gov/visiting-the-united-states-mint-in-denver-colorado/ |date=2017-02-10 }}


==References==
==References==
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* {{Cite web |title=History of the Denver Mint |department=Fact Sheets: Currency & Coins |url=http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/denver-mint.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103104450/http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/denver-mint.shtml |archive-date=January 3, 2007 |publisher=U.S. Treasury Department |access-date=March 17, 2017}}
* {{Cite web |title=History of the Denver Mint |department=Fact Sheets: Currency & Coins |url=http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/denver-mint.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103104450/http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/denver-mint.shtml |archive-date=January 3, 2007 |publisher=U.S. Treasury Department |access-date=March 17, 2017}}
== External links ==
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* [http://www.usmint.gov/ The U.S. Mint]
* [https://competition.usmint.gov/visiting-the-united-states-mint-in-denver-colorado/ Visitors' information at the Denver Mint] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210044703/https://competition.usmint.gov/visiting-the-united-states-mint-in-denver-colorado/ |date=2017-02-10 }}


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