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The US Mint
1. When the of the U.S. Constitution created a new
government for their untried Republic, they realized the
critical need for a respected monetary system.

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2. Soon after the Constitution's , Secretary of the
Treasury Alexander Hamilton personally prepared plans
for a national Mint.

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3. On April 2, 1792, Congress passed The Act,
which created the Mint and authorized construction of a
Mint building in the nation's capitol, Philadelphia.

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4. President George Washington appointed Philadelphian
David Rittenhouse, a American scientist, as the first
Director of the Mint.

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5. When the United States government began minting
coins in 1792, the original facility in Philadelphia was
to produce enough currency for the small country.

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6. Under Rittenhouse, the Mint produced its first
coins: 11,178 copper cents, which were delivered in March
1793.

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7. The primary mission of the United States Mint is to
produce an adequate volume of coins for the nation to
its trade and commerce.

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8. In addition to producing coins, the United States Mint
has other responsibilities, including maintaining physical
and protection of the Nation's $100 billion of U.S.

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9. It also produces proof and uncirculated coins,
coins, and medals for sale to the general public.

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10. In addition. the mint is responsible for receiving,
redeeming, and processing coins.

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