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Tweets

  1. Did you know that that United States Mint was first authorized to manufacture coins for foreign governments in 1874?

  2. The design on the coin features students, accompanied by an armed United States soldier, walking to school.

  3. 9 stars on the coin are symbolic for the strength, determination, and courage of the students who entered Little Rock Central High School.

  4. The coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation events at Little Rock Central High School.

  5. Please check out an important note about parking at the White Mountain quarter launch on Feb. 21, 2013:

  6. We think coins make great gifts! Have you ever celebrated a special occasion by giving a coin or coin set?

  7. Due to maintenance, the US Mint’s online catalog and Customer Service center will be unavailable from Feb 8 at 10 pm until Feb 9 at 11 am

  8. Join us on February 20, 2013 for our coin forum from 6 to 7 p.m. at the White Mountain National Forest Headquarters in Campton, NH.

  9. Did you know that from 1873 to 1878, the United States Mint produced a large, heavy silver dollar exclusively for use in trading with China?

  10. Free, grade-specific lesson plans touch on major subject areas and are written by teachers for you!

  11. Bring the White Mountain National Forest quarter into the classroom with free interactive lesson plans.

  12. Did you know that the United States Mint issued two-cent and three-cent coins during the 1800's?

  13. Did you know that the first U.S. commemorative coin was produced in 1892? Do you know who it featured?

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