由於經濟困境，2024 年第一季美國硬幣產量大幅下降

2024 年第一季度，美國鑄幣廠生產了超過 17.3 億枚流通硬幣，較前一年大幅下降。 3 月硬幣產量僅 3.327 億枚，其中林肯美分、傑斐遜五分硬幣和羅斯福一角硬幣的鑄造量顯著下降。造幣廠還鑄造了 760 萬枚甘迺迪半美元和 224 萬美洲原住民硬幣，而 Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray 25 枚硬幣的產量達到 3.542 億枚。

U.S. Coin Production Plunges in Q1 2024 Amidst Economic Uncertainty

由於經濟不確定性，2024 年第一季美國硬幣產量大幅下降

The United States Mint has witnessed a dramatic slowdown in coin production during the first three months of 2024, marking the lowest quarterly output since 2010. This deceleration, driven by a sharp decline in Federal Reserve orders, has raised concerns about the impact of economic uncertainty on the nation's currency supply.

美國鑄幣廠2024年前三個月的硬幣產量急劇放緩，創下2010年以來的最低季度產量。國的貨幣供給量。

March Production Slump

3月份生產下滑

During March, the Mint produced just 332.7 million coins for circulation, representing a 48.4% decrease from February and a staggering 72% decline compared to March 2023. This monthly production rate fell below the 1 billion mark for the seventh consecutive month, a stark contrast to the preceding eight months that comfortably exceeded that threshold.

3月份，造幣廠僅生產了3.327億枚流通硬幣，比2月份減少了48.4%，與2023年3月相比下降了72%，令人震驚。枚大關，形成鮮明對比過去八個月輕鬆超過了這個閾值。

Driving Forces Behind the Production Slowdown

生產放緩背後的驅動力

The primary factor behind the production slowdown is the reduced demand from the Federal Reserve, which is responsible for ordering and distributing coins throughout the financial system. The Federal Reserve's decision to order fewer coins reflects its ongoing efforts to manage currency supply and respond to the evolving economic climate.

生產放緩背後的主要因素是聯準會的需求減少，而聯準會負責在整個金融體系中訂購和分配硬幣。聯準會減少硬幣訂購量的決定反映了其在管理貨幣供應和應對不斷變化的經濟環境方面的持續努力。

Monthly Production Comparison

每月產量比較

A comparison of March 2024 circulating coin production with the previous year reveals a significant drop across all denominations:

2024 年 3 月流通硬幣產量與前一年的比較顯示，所有面額的硬幣產量均大幅下降：

• Lincoln cents: decreased by 53.7%
• Jefferson nickels: 100% decrease (no coins produced)
• Roosevelt dimes: 100% decrease (no coins produced)
• Quarters: increased by 13.6%

Production of Kennedy Halves and Native American Dollars

林肯美分：減少 53.7% 傑佛遜鎳幣：減少 100%（不生產硬幣）羅斯福一角硬幣：減少 100%（不生產硬幣）25 美分：增加 13.6% 甘迺迪半角硬幣和美國原住民美元的產量

In addition to the circulating coins produced for everyday use, the Mint also strikes half dollars and dollars for collectors. Native American $1 coins are no longer requested by the Federal Reserve but are still minted for collectors. Kennedy half dollars have followed a similar pattern until recently, with the Federal Reserve unexpectedly ordering millions more for circulation in the past three years.

除了生產日常使用的流通硬幣外，造幣廠還為收藏家鑄造半美元和一美元硬幣。聯準會不再要求美國原住民 1 美元硬幣，但仍為收藏家鑄造。直到最近，甘迺迪半美元也遵循類似的模式，聯準會在過去三年中出人意料地訂購了數百萬美元用於流通。

However, for 2024, the production of Kennedy half dollars for general circulation remains uncertain. Initial mintage figures reported a total of 7.6 million coins, significantly lower than the 58 million produced in 2023. The Mint has not released any additional information on whether further production of Kennedy halves will occur.

然而，到 2024 年，用於一般流通的肯尼迪半美元的產量仍不確定。最初的發行量數據顯示，總共發行了 760 萬枚硬幣，遠低於 2023 年生產的 5,800 萬枚。

Regarding Native American dollars, their mintage figures underwent adjustments in February and March. The current total stands at 2.24 million coins, matching the production in 2023. The Mint has not reported any further changes for this denomination.

至於美洲原住民美元，其發行量在二月和三月進行了調整。目前的硬幣總數為 224 萬枚，與 2023 年的產量相當。

Circulating Coin Production by Facility

按設施劃分的流通硬幣生產

During March, the Denver Mint produced 201.3 million coins, while the Philadelphia Mint produced 131.4 million coins, resulting in a combined total of 332.7 million coins.

3 月份，丹佛鑄幣廠生產了 2.013 億枚硬幣，費城鑄幣廠生產了 1.314 億枚硬幣，總計 3.327 億枚硬幣。

First Quarter 2024 Production

2024 年第一季產量

The first quarter of 2024 witnessed a significant decline in coin production compared to the same period in 2023. The Denver Mint produced 912.88 million coins, and the Philadelphia Mint produced 820.66 million coins, for a combined total of 1,733,540,000 coins. This represents a substantial 49.6% decrease from the previous year's first quarter output of 3,442,560,000 coins.

與2023年同期相比，2024年第一季硬幣產量大幅下降。這比去年第一季的產量 3,442,560,000 枚硬幣大幅減少了 49.6%。

Projected Annual Mintage

預計年產量

If the current production pace continues through December, the annual mintage for 2024 would reach an estimated 6.9 billion coins. This projection is significantly lower than the over 11.38 billion coins produced in 2023 and would mark the lowest output since 2012.

如果目前的生產速度持續到 12 月，到 2024 年，硬幣的年發行量將達到估計 69 億枚。這項預測大大低於 2023 年生產的超過 113.8 億枚硬幣，並將創下 2012 年以來的最低產量。

American Women Quarters™: Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter

美國婦女宿舍™：Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter

Alongside the production of circulating coins, the Mint has also released the first two issues in its four-year American Women Quarters™ program. The first quarter, featuring Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, entered circulation on January 2, with a total of 354.2 million coins minted. However, this figure represents the lowest mintage total for any quarter in the series to date.

除了生產流通硬幣外，造幣廠還發行了其為期四年的 American Women Quarters™ 計劃的前兩期。由 Pauli Murray 博士主持的第一季硬幣於 1 月 2 日開始流通，總共鑄造了 3.542 億枚硬幣。然而，這個數字代表了該系列迄今為止任何季度的最低發行總量。

Conclusion

結論

The dramatic slowdown in U.S. coin production during the first quarter of 2024 is a testament to the evolving economic landscape and the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to currency management. While it remains uncertain whether this trend will continue throughout the year, the Mint continues to monitor demand and adjust its production accordingly. The ongoing production of coins for circulation and collecting purposes is a critical component of the nation's financial infrastructure and underscores the importance of a stable and efficient currency system.

2024 年第一季美國硬幣產量急劇放緩，證明了不斷變化的經濟格局和聯準會對貨幣管理的謹慎態度。儘管這種趨勢是否會持續一整年仍不確定，但造幣廠將繼續監控需求並相應調整產量。用於流通和收藏目的的硬幣的持續生產是國家金融基礎設施的重要組成部分，並強調了穩定和高效的貨幣體系的重要性。