US Mint Circulating Coin Production: 1999-2011
An amazing number of coins are produced through U.S. government presses each year. The United States Mint is responsible for all American coin production — both collector and circulating coins.
The US Mint is over 200 years old. Since its creation on April 2, 1792, the Mint has grown to become a Fortune 500- sized manufacturing enterprise with more than $1 billion annual revenues and 2,200 employees. The US Mint is the world’s largest manufacturer of coins, medals and numismatic products.
US Mint facilities in Denver and Philadelphia are responsible for producing circulating coins used in every day pocket change to buy and sell goods. The following coin production tables provide data on the amount of coins produced each year.
1999-2011 US Mint Coin Production Figures for Circulating Coins
Here are circulating coin production tables and charts for 1999-2011. Tables list coins by type, US Mint facility, and production totals in millions. The "as of date" for the figures is March 2011. The US Mint released them in April 2011.
Circulating Coin Production Annual Totals
(Figures in millions)
| 2011* | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,773.37 | 6,373.11 | 3,548.00 | 10,141.58 | 14,440.65 | 15,517.50 | 15,302.69 |
| 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,81.26 | 12,036.44 | 14,413.24 | 19,401.46 | 28,093.43 | 21,930.03 |
1999-2011 Denver Mint Circulating Coin Production
(Figures in millions)
| 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ¢ | 6,360.07 | 8,774.22 | 5,374.99 | 4,028.06 | 3,548.00 | 3,456.40 | 3,764.45 | 3,944.00 | 3,638.80 | 2,849.6 | 1,248.00 | 2,047.20 | 535.20 |
| 5 ¢ | 1,066.72 | 1,509.52 | 627.68 | 691.20 | 383.04 | 716.88 | 898.80 | 809.28 | 626.16 | 352.8 | 46.80 | 229.92 | 100.32 |
| 10 ¢ | 1,397.75 | 1,818.70 | 1,412.80 | 1,379.50 | 986.50 | 1,159.50 | 1,423.50 | 1,447.00 | 1,042.00 | 637.5 | 49.50 | 562.00 | 149.00 |
| 25 ¢ | 2,205.41 | 2,805.52 | 2,324.58 | 1,720.30 | 1,159.20 | 1,208.60 | 1,571.80 | 1,520.40 | 1,456.24 | 1,287.6 | 269.60 | 173.40 | 61.60 |
| 50 ¢ | 10.68 | 19.47 | 19.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.90 | 3.50 | 2.00 | 4.10 | 1.70 | 1.90 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| 1 $ – GD | 11.78 | 518.92 | 70.94 | 3.73 | 3.08 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.80 | 3.92 | 14.84 | 33.88 | 48.72 | 18.06 |
| $1 Coin | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 468.23 | 229.98 | 177.10 | 159.88 | 55.44 |
| Total | 11,052.41 | 15,446.35 | 9,830.49 | 7,825.29 | 6,082.32 | 6,546.94 | 7,664.57 | 7,725.48 | 7,237.75 | 5,374.02 | 1,826.78 | 3,222.82 | 921.32 |
1999-2011 Philadelphia Mint Circulating Coin Production
(Figures in millions)
| 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ¢ | 5,237.60 | 5,503.20 | 4,959.60 | 3,260.80 | 3,300.00 | 3,379.60 | 3,935.60 | 4,290.00 | 3,762.40 | 2,569.60 | 1,106.00 | 1,963.63 | 537.20 |
| 5 ¢ | 1,212.00 | 846.24 | 675.70 | 539.28 | 441.84 | 728.16 | 842.40 | 693.12 | 571.68 | 287.8 | 39.84 | 260.64 | 53.52 |
| 10 ¢ | 2,164.00 | 1,842.50 | 1,369.59 | 1,187.50 | 1,085.50 | 1,328.00 | 1,412.00 | 1,381.00 | 1,047.50 | 413.0 | 96.50 | 557.00 | 126.00 |
| 25 ¢ | 2,225.53 | 3,665.42 | 2,482.40 | 1,593.40 | 1,121.20 | 1,193.00 | 1,441.80 | 1,420.60 | 1,340.40 | 1,251.2 | 264.32 | 173.60 | 61.20 |
| 50 ¢ | 8.90 | 22.60 | 21.20 | 3.10 | 2.50 | 2.90 | 3.80 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 1.90 | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| 1 $ – GD | 29.59 | 767.14 | 62.47 | 3.87 | 3.08 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 4.90 | 3.64 | 9.80 | 37.38 | 32.06 | 9.66 |
| $1 Coin | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 474.88 | 234.5 | 175.28 | 161.56 | 62.72 |
| Total | 10,877.62 | 12,647.10 | 9,570.96 | 6,587.95 | 5,954.12 | 6,634.32 | 7,638.12 | 7,792.02 | 7,204.60 | 4,767.56 | 1,721.22 | 3,150.29 | 852.05 |
*2011 figures reflect up through March totals.
For a breakdown of Presidential $1 coins minted by US Mint facility and President, see Presidential $1 coin production. Visit America the Beautiful Quarter Mintages to see a breakout of mintages by location and quarter design.
Recent US Mint Coin Production Articles
The following summaries provide links to the last six months of CoinNews.net articles discussing monthly production figures, including breakouts by coin design.
US Mint March 2010 Coin Production – Fewer and fewer American coins are getting minted this year for circulation, according to the latest coin production figures published by the United States Mint. Those same figures reveal that the combined mintages for the Glacier National Park Quarter rank as the second scarcest in the America the Beautiful Quarters® series.
US Mint February 2011 Coin Production – US Mint circulating coin production levels in February 2011 retreated significantly from those of the previous month, but they were substantially higher than totals from February 2010. The latest US Mint figures also reveal the scarcest mintages for an Andrew Johnson Presidential Dollar and the Gettysburg National Military Park Quarters.
US Mint January 2011 Coin Production – US Mint circulating coin production shot higher in January 2011, eclipsing the levels from December and those from the same period of a year ago. In fact, January was the fastest production pace for the US Mint since July, and it registered as the third best monthly total in the past 12 months.
US Mint 2010 Annual Coin Production – US Mint annual coin production shot higher in 2010 after circulating coin mintages plunged to the lowest point in decades during the previous year. 2010 levels were still significantly lower than those from 2008, however, when the American recession began to earnestly kick-in and cut the demand for circulating change.
US Mint November 2010 Coin Production – US Mint circulating coin production figures plunged in November 2010, falling to their worst level since April according to the latest data published by the agency. In other revelations, the US Mint provided mintages for the Mount Hood National Park Quarter and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential dollar.
US Mint October 2010 Coin Production – The latest US Mint circulating coin production figures for October 2010 reveal the agency was busier than in September, snapping a string of three straight monthly declines. October 2010 levels ranked as the fourth best this year, coming in at 730,220,00 coins minted.
US Mint Facilities that Produce Coins
The United States Mint has six major facilities/locations. Not all of them produce coins for circulation. Some are responsible for producing collector coins and other duties. The US Mint has provided the following general activities and responsibilities for each:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia was the first mint in the U.S., and delivered the first copper cents in March of 1793. Today the facility is responsible for sculpting-engraving U.S. coins and medals, producing medal and coin dies, the production of coins of all denominations for general circulation, producing the Philadelphia “P” portion of the annual uncirculated coin sets, and commemorative coins. It also provides tours at:
North Independence Mall East Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19106-1886, USA
Denver, Colorado
The United States Mint at Denver was established in 1863. Denver produces all denominations of circulating coins, coin dies, commemorative coins and the Denver “D” portion of the annual uncirculated coin sets. It also stores gold and silver bullion. Tours of the facility are provided at:
320 West Colfax Avenue Denver,
Colorado 80204-2693, USA
West Point, New York
The West Point facility is located near the U.S. Military Academy in New York state. It produces all uncirculated and proof one-ounce silver bullion coins. It also manufactures proof and uncirculated American Eagle silver, gold and platinum coins, the 24-karat one ounce American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin, and commemorative coins. In addition, it stores silver, gold, and platinum bullion.
San Francisco, California
In 1854, the San Francisco Mint opened its doors and began converting miners’ gold into coins, producing $4,084,207 in gold pieces by December of that first year alone. The San Francisco facility does not currently produce circulating coins, but it does produce regular proof coin sets in clad and silver as well as commemorative coins.
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
The Mint’s Washington, D.C. location formulates policy, heads program management, is responsible for research and development, handles marketing operations and customer services to include order processing and website services. It is located at:
801 9th Street NW,
Washington, DC
20220, USA
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Storage of U.S. gold bullion.