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How Are Coins Produced?
Since the first coins were created by the Mint in 1792, many changes have transformed the way coins are produced. For this activity, you will be learning the steps involved to make a sheet of metal into the beautiful works of art that are in our pockets.Ready:
To get an overview of the coin making process, first watch the animated movie of "Birth of a Coin" from the U.S. Mint's site for kids. Click on the animated version to watch! Take notes while you are watching and be ready to take a short quiz.
To get more insight into the coin-making process, check out How Coins Are Made on the U.S. Mint Web Site.
Set:
Now that you have seen the steps involved in making coins, click on one of the following countries to see how coins are made in other places.
Japan Mint
Paris Mint
South African Mint
The Segovia Mint in Spain
The Mint of MexicoWrite down at least three interesting things you learned about the minting of coins in the country you chose. How is the minting process different from the United States? How is it the same?
Go:
As a final part of the activity, take an online quiz to test your knowledge! Good luck!
Next Step: Now that you know how coins are made, you will be finding out about the Mint's 50 State Quarters Program!
