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    The first U.S. coins were made in which year?

    Question #93293. Asked by armindasantana. (Mar 08 08 5:56 AM)


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    		According the the United States Mint, the first coin issued was the "half cente" from 1793-1857.

    http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/fun_facts/index.cfm?action=fun_facts1


    Mar 08 08, 6:02 AM
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    		The cent has also been issued from 1793.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cent_%28United_States_coin%29

    Mar 08 08, 9:07 AM

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