Saturdays in July: Coin Press No. 1 honors 110th anniversary of USS Nevada at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
The Nevada State Museum is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the launching of the U.S.S. Nevada (BB-36) battleship this month and historic Coin Press No. 1 will be minting the U.S.S. Nevada commemorative medallion in honor of the storied and distinguished U.S. Navy vessel every Saturday in July.
See Coin Press No. 1 in action as it mints half-ounce .999 fine silver medallions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and listen to a narrative history of the Carson City Mint from knowledgeable docents. Observe thousands of pounds of pressure turn half-ounce silver planchets into beautifully minted medallions on the very same machine that produced U.S. coins in Carson City from 1870 to 1893. Purchase a voucher for a .999 fine silver planchet in the Museum Store and get your very own U.S.S. Nevada commemorative medallion minted at the press or select from finished medallions.
Planchet sales in the Museum Store begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays. The Nevada State Museum is located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City and is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, while museum members and visitors 17 years and younger are free.
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/
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