Denver U.S. Mint

 

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stacey l.

San Francisco, CA

My husband and I came to the Denver U.S. Mint with a tour group.  After getting searched we finally got into the Mint.  You can't bring anything in here - just an ID and small wallet.  Chapstick and your cell phone (if it has picture taking capabilities) aren't allowed.  It was an interesting tour.  You get to overlook productions - view the coins being created and pressed.  However, it was a really small place.  They did give our group 2 cents - a newly made penny and a penny before it's stamped.  Kinda cool.  They have a small gift shop.

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Elite '08

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Linda M.

Pleasant Hill, CA

An interesting place to take the kids.  My 6 yr old really enjoyed it...although of course his favorite part was getting the latest quarter in the state quarter collection.  

There's a very specific list of do's and don'ts as far as what you can bring in...so make sure you know it BEFORE you get there, because there is nowhere to stash your belts, cell phones, anything bigger than a wallet, etc, etc.   Also tours book up several weeks (months?) in advance in the summer.  You can get same day tickets if you show up first thing in the morning...but not necessarily at a time that will suit your schedule.

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Elite '08

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Lori M.

Denver, CO

The Denver U.S. Mint, built in 1906, and one of the most gorgeous buildings in the city, just recently began giving free, guided tours (you need to call your congressperson first, however, to arrange a visit). The tours are truly fascinating, with up close and personal views of coins being created, pressed, and bumping off the production lines. Of course, everyone who visits bemoans the the fact that the Mint doesn't give out complimentary samples of their product. Luckily, there are plenty of banks nearby.

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Dustin G.

Denver, CO

You know there is something sort of nice about watching something that the government is commissioned to do that actually works...*cough*. I mean, huh? I didn't say anything...

The mint, well...its found right smack in downtown, and Lori M. is right: it's a great building to not only look at, but to go into as well. Maybe its just me, but watching the cool mechanics of the production money still brings a capitalist tear to my green eyes.

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dj soundra w.

San Francisco, CA

Oh the Mint.  A place of shinny chips and the things little chillins' dreams are made of.  I know mine were.  And I HAVE BEEN HERE.  At a very young age, nonetheless and it was..spectacular...definitely.  Came with the grandparents and they were...very loving...naturally.  What better way to show your love and adoration than to bring 'em to the mint.  Show 'em what is really important.  Show them what you really care about.  Oh, and it is a landmark.

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