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Address:5th & Arch Streets
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Sept-Apr, Weekdays: 9am-4:30pm; May-June, Mon-Sat: 9am-4:30pm
Nestled in a busy intersection near the historic district of Philadelphia, the United States Mint gives the public a glimpse into how our country makes money...literally. Built in 1971, the building houses largely self-guided tours, during which you can watch metal get melted into coins. A visitor's gallery shows off all of the medals given to war veterans, which is fairly interesting, and a shop in the lobby rounds out the experience, selling coins, medals, and other monetary items. Please be warned that absolutely no camera or recording equipment is allowed anywhere near the mint; we can personally vouch for that.

The tour is relatively short and sweet, and we don't recommend more than an hour at this site; you won't need it. If you are in the area and feel like casting a curious eye into how pennies are made, definitely stop by, but this isn't a place you'll kick yourself for if you don't manage to work it into your walking tour. We do, however, recommend the gift shop; some of the coins within are pretty rare, which make them perfect gifts for collectors, and great keepsakes.
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