Summary
This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will be responsible for supervising the enforcement of the Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the civil rights of individuals. Mint Police are also responsible for protecting United States Mint buildings, grounds, and enormous monetary values in custody, or in the process of production.
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Summary
This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will be responsible for supervising the enforcement of the Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the civil rights of individuals. Mint Police are also responsible for protecting United States Mint buildings, grounds, and enormous monetary values in custody, or in the process of production.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Fort Knox, KY
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,950 - $114,605 per year Pay scale & grade
TR 9
Promotion potential 9
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time - Shift work Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-MINT-13057526-P Control number 890850400
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
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As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will:
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Conditions of employment
(Refer to Qualifications section)
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-13057525. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Key Requirements:
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
Specialized Experience:
For the TR-9, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the TR-8/GS-7grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Performing work in a law enforcement environment that has provided knowledge in the areas of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order, protecting life and property, preservation of the peace, prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and the apprehension of violators.
Physical Requirements: (Based on an 8-hour shift)
Must wear clothing and gear weighing no more than a total of 30 pounds:
Must wear equipment belt (with equipment) weighing no more than 10 lbs;
Must wear a bulletproof vest weighing no more than 10 lbs;
Must wear riot gear (turtle suit/red man suit/respirator/gas mask) weighing no more than 10 lbs;
And be physically capable of satisfactorily performing the following requirements in the specified timeframes.
Sits (up to 30% of the time)
Runs (up to 30% of the time)
Climbs Stairs (up to 30% of the time)
Crawls (up to 30% of the time)
Repetitive Arm Motion (up to 30% of the time)
Stands (greater than 70% of the time)
Walks (greater than 70% of the time)
Power Grasps-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)
Power Pinches-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)
Types (greater than 70% of the time)
Use of Foot Control (Automobile) (greater than 70% of the time)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
Distance Vision - Uncorrected distance vision must be at least 20/70 (Snellen) in each eye, and corrected to at least 20/20 (Snellen) in each eye.
Near Vision - Corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read the Snellen Acuity Test at a distance of 13 inches. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required, as are normal depth perception, peripheral vision, and accommodation.
Hearing - Using the ISO or ANSI scale, applicants/employee, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no hearing loss in one ear of more than 40decibels in either the 500, 1000, or 2000 cps ranges. Using the ASA scale, applicants/employees, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no loss in one ear of more than 30 decibels in any of these ranges. Use of a hearing aid in the other ear is permitted where such use does not interfere with safeguard efficient job performance or the wearing of protective head gear.
Any other disease or defect of the ear which adversely affects hearing or equilibrium and which interferes with safe and efficient job performance is disqualifying.
Nose, Mouth, and Throat - Any chronic disease or condition which interferes with distinct speech or with free breathing (with or without a breathing apparatus) is disqualifying.
Respiratory System - Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respirator) system which would impair the safe and efficient performance of the full range of duties of the position is disqualifying, e.g., conditions which result in reduced pulmonary function, shortness of breath, or painful respiration.
Cardiovascular System - The following conditions are disqualifying:
Symptomatic heart disease, with or without medication;
Elevated blood pressure with repeated readings which exceed 160 systolic and 100 diastolic, with or without medication;
Low blood pressure with repeated readings which are less than 105 systolic and 60 diastolic, with or without medication;
Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins manifested by ulceration or discoloration of the skin.
Nervous System - Applicants/Employees must possess emotional and mental stability with no history of a psychotic or basic personality disorder.
In cases where applicants/employees have a history of epilepsy or convulsive disorder, each instance must be individually considered on its own merits to determine if the person is able to perform safely and efficiently, given his or her medical condition.
Any neurological disorder with resulting decreased neurological or muscular function is disqualifying.
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3, Police Candidate Interpretive Report)
California Psychological Inventory-434 (CPI-434, Police & Public Safety Selection Report)
Personal History Survey (PHS, an updated version of the Life Events Inventory-2)
Clinical interview
Review of collateral mental health records, if relevant.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Qualifications will be evaluated based on experience in your application relevant to the position's duties, as well as any education or training that may be qualifying. Because this position is highly technical, Subject Matter Experts of this position will review your resume to verify your qualifications meet the position requirements. If you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications, you will advance to the next phase of the assessment process. This phase will include:
Your assessment results will provide a rating that places you into one of three quality categories: Superior (highest quality category) highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job, Good (middle quality category) has a solid and comprehensive understanding. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, and Acceptable (minimally qualified category) an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job. Your category placement determines if you'll be referred to the hiring manager. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical Competence, Leadership, Decisiveness, Oral and Written Communication, and Personnel Security and Safety.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
When U.S. Mint completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
How to Apply
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The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.
Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To verify the status of your application:
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.
To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057526
Agency contact information
Applicant Call Center
Phone 304-480-7300 Email MINTINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov Address Protection Department - Fort Knox Police
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Other Information: This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
How to Apply
Help
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.
Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To verify the status of your application:
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.
To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057526
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Agency contact information
Applicant Call Center
Phone 304-480-7300 Email MINTINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov Address Protection Department - Fort Knox Police
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Other Information: This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
U.S. Mint
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
Agency contact information
Applicant Call Center
Phone 304-480-7300 Email MINTINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov Address Protection Department - Fort Knox Police
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Summary
This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will be responsible for supervising the enforcement of the Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the civil rights of individuals. Mint Police are also responsible for protecting United States Mint buildings, grounds, and enormous monetary values in custody, or in the process of production.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Fort Knox, KY
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,950 - $114,605 per year Pay scale & grade
TR 9
Promotion potential 9
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time - Shift work Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-MINT-13057526-P Control number 890850400
| Location | Fort Knox, KY |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $77,950–$114,605 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=TR |
Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury is organized into two major components - the Departmental Offices and the operating bureaus. Treasury Bureaus make up 98% of the Treasury work force and are responsible for carrying out specific operations assigned to the Department. The Department of the Treasury includes:
*Departmental Offices (DO)
The Departmental Offices (DO)are primarily responsible for the formulation of policy and management of the Department as a whole, while the operating bureaus carry out the specific operations assigned to the Department.
*Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP)
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official certificates and awards.
*Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest of Treasury's bureaus. It is responsible for determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue in the United States.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for enforcing and administering laws covering the production, use, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. TTB also collects excise taxes for firearms and ammunition.
Bureau of the Fiscal Service
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service was formed from the consolidation of the Financial Management Service and the Bureau of the Public Debt. Its mission is to promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the U.S. government through exceptional accounting, financing, collections, payments, and shared services.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) supports law enforcement investigative efforts and fosters interagency and global cooperation against domestic and international financial crimes. It also provides U.S. policy makers with strategic analyses of domestic and worldwide trends and patterns.
Inspector General
The Inspector General conducts independent audits, investigations and reviews to help the Treasury Department accomplish its mission; improve its programs and operations; promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud and abuse.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises national banks to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive banking system that supports the citizens, communities, and economy of the United States.
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) provides leadership and coordination and recommends policy for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. TIGTA also recommends policies to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations of the IRS and related entities.
U.S. Mint
The U.S. Mint designs and manufactures domestic, bullion and foreign coins as well as commemorative medals and other numismatic items. The Mint also distributes U.S. coins to the Federal Reserve banks as well as maintains physical custody and protection of our nation's silver and gold assets.
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