Comments on: San Francisco Mint Coin Production Photos

By: ben

ben — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:14:06 +0000

I worked as a pressman at the San Francisco branch of the U.S. Mint back in 1974-75 for the Bicentennial Proof Set Program. It was a totally different process of pressing blanks into coins. Like the difference between a Volkswagen bug and a Porsche. Wow! Wish I could find some pictures of the presses we used back then.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:08:31 +0000

Sorry to see it end.

By: Coin Monger

Coin Monger — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:36:12 +0000

Great photos. A very sterile environment. Very automated with the latest technology for producing coins. I think mints generally have had leading edge equipment at their disposal.

By: Henry

Henry — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:22:40 +0000

So jealous of your visit! Some years ago they had an open call for visitors and I missed out (I live in SF) …

By: JanetM

JanetM — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:43:16 +0000

I loved the articles and photos. I’m jealous too!

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:22:23 +0000

Thanks for a very interesting article!

By: thePhelps

thePhelps — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:03:19 +0000

Thanks for the pictures! It looks like quite the tour and an awesome day. Jealous!