The Mint is a facility responsible for producing coins for a country. In the United States, the U.S. Mint was established in 1792 and operates several locations across the country. It designs, manufactures, and distributes coins, including circulating currency and commemorative coins. In addition to coin production, the Mint also manages the American Eagle bullion coin program and oversees the Fort Knox bullion depository, which stores a significant amount of the nation's gold reserves. The Mint plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and supply of the nation's currency.