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    Philadelphia’s Fourth Minting Facility Celebrates 50 Years

    Sep 03, 2019 3 minutes

    PHILADELPHIA – The United States Mint marked a historic milestone today: the 50th anniversary of its fourth and current minting facility in Philadelphia, Pa. In celebration of this milestone, on August 14, visitors will have a rare opportunity to speak directly with Mint personnel who make our nation’s coins. The original “five-handed” shovel used for the ground-breaking of the fourth Philadelphia Mint will also be on display.

    “We have come

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