Just in time for the opening of the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature, historic Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be minting the Nevada State Seal Commemorative Medallion every Saturday in February.
Coin Press No. 1 was operated at the Carson City Mint from 1870-1893. Today, the old Mint building is incorporated into the museum complex, which houses the coin press that today mints commemorative medallions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday during the year, except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
This month, Coin Press No. 1 will be minting the Nevada State Seal Commemorative Medallion as the 2025 Legislative Session begins.The half ounce .999 fine silver medallion shows the beautiful scene of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada on its obverse.
The medallion’s reverse features historic Coin Press No. 1 and sports the famous CC mint mark.
Museum visitors may purchase a finished medallion in the store, or a planchet voucher to watch their silver round be minted into a medallion before their eyes!
The Nevada State Museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and is located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City with parking off Curry and Robinson streets. Admission is $10 for adults.
Museum members and children 17 and under are free.
For more about Coin Press No. 1 or commemorative medallions, contact Coin Press Program Manager Kelly Brant, 775-687-0657.
About the Nevada State Museum, Carson City
Founded in 1939, The Nevada State Museum (NSM) preserves the state’s history through unique and authentic educational experiences via its collections, exhibits, events, and outreach activities. The knowledge of the staff’s archivists, scientists, and historians provides leadership in heritage education which adheres to the highest standards of public-trust stewardship. For more information, visit https://www.carsonnvmuseum.org/The Nevada State Museum is online at carsonnvmuseum.org and can be followed on Facebook, Instagram, Twitterand YouTube.
