Yes, in 2006.
The US Mint produces circulating coins, commemorative coins, and bullion coins for the United States.
The best place to purchase Commemorative Coins is the US Mint. You can shop online. They have so many different commemorative coins available, it can be hard to choose which ones to get.
Franklin Mint manufactures commemorative items. In this case, the coins would not be useful as currency.
There is no government mint in New England. The four mints in current operation are: Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) - circulation coins San Francisco (S) - proof and some commemorative coins West Point (W) - commemorative and bullion coins There are plenty of private mints, though. They make collectibles and bullion pieces for investment purposes, but they don't make coins for the government. Perhaps that's what you've seen.
Scott 329 was an early commemorative picturing the landing at Jamestown. This 2 cent stamp was issued in 1907. It can be purchased in mint condition for $47.50 and used for $3.75.
The Royal Mint issued no commemorative Shilling coins.
There are currently 4 active mints: Philadelphia: "P" mint mark except on cents; makes circulating coins Denver: "D"; makes circulating coins San Francisco: "S"; makes proof coins West Point: "W"; makes commemorative and bullion coins, occasionally strikes cents but without a mint mark.
The San Francisco mint opened in 1854 and produced coins almost every year to the present except for a short time from 1955 to 1967. The facility at West Point began striking Lincoln Cents in 1974 and continued until 1986, but no mint mark was place on any of the coins. In 1983 the "W" mint mark appeared on gold commemorative coins. In 1986 American Gold Eagle coin were produced but did not bear a mint mark. Today the "W" mint mark appears on all gold commemorative coins and a few silver coins as well.
The Mint in Washington, D.C. is primarily known for producing coins for the United States. It manufactures circulating coinage, commemorative coins, and coin sets, as well as providing coinage for numismatic purposes. Additionally, the Mint is responsible for the production of gold, silver, and platinum bullion coins. Visitors can learn about the coin-making process and the history of U.S. currency at various Mint facilities.
The Cook Islands coins are primarily minted by the New Zealand Mint, which is located in Auckland, New Zealand. This mint produces a variety of commemorative and collectible coins for the Cook Islands, often featuring unique designs and themes. The coins are not typically used as circulating currency but are popular among collectors.
The Royal Mint does not issue Commemorative copper coins. The only Queen Elizabeth II commemorative coin issued in 1953 was the cupro-nickel Coronation Crown.
The first US Mint was located in Philadelphia. It produced its first general-circulation coins (large cents and half cents) in 1793. Philadelphia was the only US Mint until 1838 when branch mints were opened in Charlotte and Dahlonega GA to mint coins from the gold deposits found there. Other mints followed, and today there are 4 active ones. Philadelphia and Denver make circulation coins, San Francisco makes proof coins for collectors, and West Point makes commemorative and bullion investment coins.