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United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop
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The United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop is a free educational tour attraction in Denver known for its informative guides and behind-the-scenes look at coin production, located on a street with paid parking nearby.
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who make the coin-minting process fascinating and accessible for all ages, though advance ticket reservation is required and strict security rules apply.
- ✓Knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who make the experience engaging
- ✓Free tours that cover mint history, the coin-making process, and include a penny souvenir
- ✓Well-organized experience with multiple daily tour times available
- ⚠Advance ticket reservation required (same-day pickup)—walk-ins may not get in
- ⚠Strict security rules: no bags allowed with no storage lockers, cell phones must be turned off, and photography is prohibited throughout the tour
- ⚠Timing matters: tours in afternoon may not show active coin stamping if production ends earlier in the day
- ⚠Paid parking around the facility costs about $20
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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What Visitors Say
Jeff Bailey
a month ago
Wonderful experience i leaned alot about the coins & History there at the mint. The guides are so great. Highly recommended for Any age. 10 stars for me. Go book your free tour at any mint in the country.
Mitch W
3 months ago
I had a great time visiting the Denver Mint! Just a heads up, you need to reserve tickets ahead of time, which is different from the walk in style of the Philadelphia Mint tour. Once you’re set with tickets, though, the experience is smooth and well organized. The tour itself was really enjoyable and informative. It’s fascinating to see how coins are made and to learn about the history behind the minting process. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Denver!
Tim Reitz
4 months ago
Took the tour on the final day that the penny was printed. Would have enjoyed seeing the machines in action but it was a 3p tour and coin stamping appeared to be done for the day. Informative tour and a good learning experience.
Muhammad Saqib
a year ago
I really enjoyed the free tour. Tour tickets need to be picked up in advance on the same day. They have multiple tours during the day and if you are lucky you can get the ticket before the tour. The tour includes the history of the mint, the minting of coins and a penny souvenir. Bags of any kind are not allowed, there are no lockers to store your belongings, cell phones need to be turned off and you have to go through security check.
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United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop worth it in Downtown?
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who make the coin-minting process fascinating and accessible for all ages, though advance ticket reservation is required and strict security rules apply. Known for: free tours reveal how coins get made.
What do visitors love about United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop?
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who make the experience engaging Free tours that cover mint history, the coin-making process, and include a penny souvenir Well-organized experience with multiple daily tour times available
Is there anything to know before visiting United States Mint Tour Entrance and Gift Shop?
Advance ticket reservation required (same-day pickup)—walk-ins may not get in Strict security rules: no bags allowed with no storage lockers, cell phones must be turned off, and photography is prohibited throughout the tour Timing matters: tours in afternoon may not show active coin stamping if production ends earlier in the day Paid parking around the facility costs about $20
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