Inside the U.S. Mint: Why Coins Still Matter with former Mint Directors Ed Moy and Academy Fellow Ventris Gibson

Host James-Christian Blockwood interviews former U.S. Mint directors Ed Moy (38th) and Ventris Gibson (40th) about how U.S. currency, specifically coinage, is created and managed. They discuss why physical currency still matters for the unbanked and for privacy concerns, and why bullion demand spikes in crises. The conversation covers the costs and policy debates around the penny and nickel, Mint finances through seigniorage, how coin designs are authorized and approved, and advice urging White House and congressional collaboration with the Mint.01:29 What the US Mint Does04:01 Coins vs Paper Money05:14 Running the Mint Up Close06:51 If the Mint Disappeared09:27 Unbanked and Bullion Demand11:29 The Penny Debate15:19 Nickels and Mint Economics17:23 Future of Coinage and Privacy19:23 Who Chooses Coin Designs22:49 Advice for Congress and White House

Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by and edited by Matt Hampton. 

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