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Did the San Francisco mint circulate the state quarters?
No. Only the mints in Philadelphia and denver struck the state quarters for circulation. Only proof coins are struck at San Francisco.
When did the San Francisco mint stop making pennies?
Actually, the San Francisco Mint is still striking all denominations from 1¢ to $1, but only for proof sets. All carry the S mint mark. Circulation cents with an S mint mark were struck there from 1909 to 1955, and from 1968 to 1974. There have been occasional small runs of other dates at both San Francisco and West Point when demand is high and the Mints at Denver and Philadelphia are maxed out, but these coins don't carry a mint mark and are indistinguishable from Philadelphia strikes.
What mints made Bicentennial quarters?
These quarters were made at 3 US mint facilities- Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The Philadelphia mint made these for circulation and these don't have a mint mark. The Denver mint marked with a "D" also made them for circulation. The San Francisco mint marked with a "S" made special coins called proofs. These were sold to collectors and investors.
What do the letters under the date on the penny stand for?
Which mint the coin was produced in. D is for Denver and S is for San Francisco. Cents without a mint mark are from Philadelphia Currently San Francisco does not produce cents for circulation. Older coins may have an S mint mark, however.
When did they stop making half dollars?
Kennedy half dollars are still minted for general circulation in Copper-Nickel Clad Copper for circulation while some Proofs (San Francisco Mint {S}) are made in Silver. Check with your favorite federal bank for one or in rolls.
What year did the s mint mark end for regular circulation on pennies?
1974 was the last year the San Francisco Mint issued Lincoln cents for general circulation.
Did the San Francisco mint circulate the state quarters?
No. Only the mints in Philadelphia and denver struck the state quarters for circulation. Only proof coins are struck at San Francisco.
When was San Francisco Mint created?
San Francisco Mint was created in 1854.
When did the San Francisco mint stop making pennies?
Actually, the San Francisco Mint is still striking all denominations from 1¢ to $1, but only for proof sets. All carry the S mint mark. Circulation cents with an S mint mark were struck there from 1909 to 1955, and from 1968 to 1974. There have been occasional small runs of other dates at both San Francisco and West Point when demand is high and the Mints at Denver and Philadelphia are maxed out, but these coins don't carry a mint mark and are indistinguishable from Philadelphia strikes.
Can you buy coins at the San Francisco mint?
No. The San Francisco mint is not open to the public.
What mints made Bicentennial quarters?
These quarters were made at 3 US mint facilities- Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The Philadelphia mint made these for circulation and these don't have a mint mark. The Denver mint marked with a "D" also made them for circulation. The San Francisco mint marked with a "S" made special coins called proofs. These were sold to collectors and investors.
What do the letters under the date on the penny stand for?
Which mint the coin was produced in. D is for Denver and S is for San Francisco. Cents without a mint mark are from Philadelphia Currently San Francisco does not produce cents for circulation. Older coins may have an S mint mark, however.
How many 1969 San Francisco mint pennies were made?
544,375,000 were made for circulation 2,934,631 were struck as proof coins
Where are US cents minted?
Currently (2015) circulating US cents are produced by the Philadelphia and Denver mints, while collectors' versions are made in San Francisco. The mint mark position is under the date: > No mint mark = Philadelphia > D = Denver > S = San Francisco San Francisco also struck cents for circulation from 1908 to 1955 and from 1968 to 1974. During times of high demand the West Point Mint has made circulation cents as well but these don't carry mint marks and are indistinguishable from their Philadelphia cousins.
Where are cents used?
Currently (2015) circulating US cents are produced by the Philadelphia and Denver mints, while collectors' versions are made in San Francisco. The mint mark position is under the date: > No mint mark = Philadelphia > D = Denver > S = San Francisco San Francisco also struck cents for circulation from 1908 to 1955 and from 1968 to 1974. During times of high demand the West Point Mint has made circulation cents as well but these don't carry mint marks and are indistinguishable from their Philadelphia cousins.
Can you take tours of the San Francisco mint?
No, The San Francisco Mint is closed to visitors, as all the space is needed for production.
If there are no circulating state quarters from the San Fransisco Mint then why do you possess a Minnesota quarter with an S for the mint designator?
The US Mint did not issue any coins from the San Francisco mint for circulation purposes. That said, it is possible that someone spent a proof Minnesota quarter (which would have an "S" mintmark but intended for collectors rather than commerce), and thus put it into circulation.
