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http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/index.cfm?action=Past_directors

Established

April 02, 1792

Disbanded

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Last Modified

Scott³ January 25, 2009 03:31pm

Description

The United States Mint primarily produces circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its
trade and commerce. The main Mint facility is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and branch
facilities are located in Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and West Point, New York.

The Mint was created by Congress with the Coinage Act of 1792, & placed within the Department
of State. Per the terms of the [Link] Coinage Act, the first Mint building was located in Philadelphia,
then the U.S. capital. It was the 1st building of the Republic raised under the Constitution.

The Mint's first director was renowned scientist David Rittenhouse. The position is currently held
by Edmund C. Moy. Henry Voigt was the first Superintendent and Chief Coiner, and is credited with
some of the first U.S. coin designs. Another important position at the Mint is that of Chief Engraver,
which has been held by such men as Frank Gasparro, William Barber, Charles E. Barber, James
B. Longacre, Christian Gobrecht and Anthony C. Paquet, among others.

The Mint was made an independent agency in 1799, and under the Coinage Act of 1873, became
part of the Department of the Treasury. It was placed under the auspices of the Treasurer of the
United States in 1981.

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Mar 21, 2018

Confirmation

David J. Ryder
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100.00%

Sep 05, 2006

Confirmation

Edmund C. Moy
1
100.00%

Aug 15, 2005