AMERICAN COIN COLLECTION.COM Coin History During the colonial period and early days of the American Republic, the majority of coins in circulation were those minted by European nations often in the form of Trade Dollars, such as the Dutch "Dog Dollar" and the Spanish "Pieces of Eight." The United States has produced its own coins since the year 1792. The first US Mint was located in Philadelphia and coins continue to be produced there today. Mints were established specifically for minting gold coins in Charlotte, North Carolina and Dahlonega, Georgia from 1838 to 1861. The New Orleans, Louisiana MInt operated from 1838 to 1909. The Carson City, Nevada Mint operated on and off from 1870 until 1893. The San Fransisco Mint opened in 1854 and the Denver Mint in 1906. These two mints along with the Philadelphia Mint remain in operation today. Coin Home Page