All of these are produced by the United States Mint. Also minted are bullion, including gold, silver and platinum, and commemorative coins. Circulating coins exist in denominations of 1¢ (i.e. New coins have been produced annually and they make up a valuable aspect of the United States currency system. Overview of coins issued by the United StatesĬoins of the United States dollar, aside from those of the earlier Continental currency were first minted in 1792.
