Coin collecting, one of the world’s oldest hobbies, was once practiced exclusively by kings, queens, and the very wealthy. Today, anyone can be a coin collector and own a piece of history from the U.S. Our wide selection of numismatic items include gold, silver, and platinum coins, program coins, annual coin sets, proof sets.
Circulating coins are the coins that the United States Mint produces for everyday transactions. Circulating coins are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting.
Find measurements and metal content information on the Coin Specifications table.
Watch the video below to see how the Mint makes circulating coins.
The penny, nickel, dime, and quarter are the circulating coins that we use today. To learn more about the history of these coins, read The History of U.S. Circulating Coins.
Half dollars and $1 coins are produced as collectibles. However, they may still be used as legal tender.