Mint >> May 2010

Mint production for Jan-May 2010:

1cent = 1.26603 B
5cents = 29.28 M
10cents = 259.5 M
25cents = 123.4 M
50cents = 3.5 M
1dollar = 224.7 M (including 73.64 Native dollars)

Just the May 2010 totals:

1cent = 409.2 M
5cents = 27.6 M
10cents = 146.0 M
25cents = 46.0 M
50cents = none
1dollar = 28.42 M (840,000 are Presidents, the rest are Natives)
Average value per coin = $0.0785

Many denominations saw mintage quantities not seen in the last year or two, when the recession became obvious:
* Most cents since November 2008.
* Most nickels since February 2009.
* Most dimes since October 2008.
* Most quarters since October 2009.
* Largest monthly output quantity since November 2008, 18 months ago!

All 2010 nickels struck thus far have been produced in Philadelphia, none in Denver.

Also, almost all the dollar coins struck in May were Native dollars, not Presidents. Is the Native series more popular?

Cents, dimes, and dollars are poised to pass their 2009 mintages totals, while nickels and quarters may fall under it. The Mint's output in 2010 will likely increase over 2009's totals, but may still be under the 1966 output and will still be half of 2008's output or less.