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Centralization of Money (3:38)

In 1838, U.S. Mint branches were opened across the country to fulfill the need for a centralized system of monetary exchange.

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Money (3)

  • Centralization of Money
    Centralization of Money

    Video Clip (3:38)

    In 1838, U.S. Mint branches were opened across the country to fulfill the need for a centralized system of monetary exchange.

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  • Making Money
    Making Money

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    The Intaglio printing process has been used to create U.S. currency for centuries.

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  • Coin Production
    Coin Production

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    The U.S. Mint branch in Philadelphia churns out over 11 billion coins each year using a highly precise process.

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