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United States Mint
Type: Free Attractions, Sightseeing
10Best Says
Everybody loves money. Now you can learn the mystery behind the fascinating coin-making process via a free, self-guided tour of the United States Mint. Located in Independence Mall, this facility... Read More
Everybody loves money. Now you can learn the mystery behind the fascinating coin-making process via a free, self-guided tour of the United States Mint. Located in Independence Mall, this facility produces nearly one million coins every 30 minutes. Paper money is also printed here. Audio stations are set up to guide visitors through the building. On the self-guided tour, you'll be able to stop at the coining operations factory and view the coin-making through a long glass window. Other highlights include displays of important coins, the first coining press and the Key to the First Mint. Tours here tend to last approximately 45 minutes.
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Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
- Hours May Vary Seasonally
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "The gift shop here is fun. You can purchase gifts made from money, or those made to look like money."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Since the dollar is part of our lives here in the U.S., it makes sense that people are curious about how it's made.
