First U.S. Mint (1793) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, August 15·East Park·Philadelphia Museum of Art·Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130, United States

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First U.S. Mint (1793) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First U.S. Mint (1793) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-08-15T00:00:00
End: 2026-08-15T23:59:59
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art

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East Park

Posted to East Park on January 3, 2026

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Sat, Aug 15

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130, United States

Where did American money first make cents? Right here in Philadelphia! Celebrate the launch of the first U.S. Mint and the shiny beginning of coin-making in the new nation.

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