It was amazing to see (3) 27.5 pound 99% pure gold bars (behind glass and bars), though, and overall this is a place I recommend visiting at least once. DON'T expect to see much in how the coins are actually made.the tour is above the working floor and largely all you see are the machines and some coins zipping by. Do plan on learning a lot about how coins are made, the history of the mint, and how the Denver mint fits into supplying the country with coins. If your trip allows a visit to the Denver Mint, I think youll also find that it is a great way to spend an hour or so in the mile high city Useful 2. The line goes quickly and by about 7:15 I had tickets for the second tour time. I made a reservation for the earliest time they had before the crowds started. I mean these aren’t Taylor Swift tickets. United States Mint At Denver: worth the visit, make reservation - See 752 traveler reviews, 53 candid photos, and great deals for Denver, CO, at Tripadvisor. Someone else said people start lining up 5:30, but that’s a bit crazy. Our tour guide was very nice and willing to answer any and all questions. I got there right at 7:00 on a random Wednesday in June, and there were approximately 25 people in line already. You will go through airport level security screenings prior to entering. NO photography is allowed inside, although our guard was ok with us taking a picture of our kids from outside exit door with the door still open. As stated on the reservation form security is extremely tight.no purses, cameras, cell phones must be turned off. It is the tour we took and in doing so we had no trouble finding nearby parking on the street.just bring at least $2 in quarters for the meters. I suggest the first tour of the day at 8am. Tours are given on the hour and last about 40 minutes. If you want to see the Mint you must have a reservation.period, and plan several months in advance to get that reservation.

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