San Francisco - Old United States Mint

The Old Mint, erected between 1873 and 1874, was one of the few buildings in the Mission Street area not only to withstand the 1906 earthquake but to do so unscathed.

Several of its rooms have today been restored to their appearance in the 19th century, most notably the director's office.

Exhibits include a pyramid of gold bars in a circular safe, numerous privately minted coins from San Francisco's early days, photographs and works of art.

There are also temporary exhibitions from time to time. Visitors can mint their own souvenir using a press made in 1869.