由于经济困境，2024 年第一季度美国硬币产量大幅下降

2024 年第一季度，美国造币厂生产了超过 17.3 亿枚流通硬币，较上年大幅下降。 3 月份硬币产量仅为 3.327 亿枚，其中林肯美分、杰斐逊五分硬币和罗斯福一角硬币的铸造量显着下降。造币厂还铸造了 760 万枚肯尼迪半美元和 224 万美洲原住民硬币，而 Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray 25 枚硬币的产量达到 3.542 亿枚。

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

由于经济不确定性，2024 年第一季度美国硬币产量大幅下降

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.

美国造币厂2024年前三个月的硬币产量急剧放缓，创下2010年以来的最低季度产量。这种减速是由美联储订单急剧下降推动的，引发了人们对经济不确定性影响的担忧关于国家的货币供应量。

March Production Slump

3月份生产下滑

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，造币厂仅生产了3.327亿枚流通硬币，比2月份减少了48.4%，与2023年3月相比下降了72%，令人震惊。月产量连续第七个月低于10亿枚大关，形成鲜明对比过去八个月轻松超过了这一阈值。

Driving Forces Behind the Production Slowdown

生产放缓背后的驱动力

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.

生产放缓背后的主要因素是美联储的需求减少，美联储负责在整个金融体系中订购和分配硬币。美联储减少硬币订购量的决定反映了其在管理货币供应和应对不断变化的经济环境方面的持续努力。

Monthly Production Comparison

每月产量比较

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

2024 年 3 月流通硬币产量与上一年的比较显示，所有面额的硬币产量均大幅下降：

• 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：减少 53.7% 杰斐逊镍币：减少 100%（不生产硬币）罗斯福一角硬币：减少 100%（不生产硬币）25 美分：增加 13.6% 肯尼迪半角硬币和美国原住民美元的产量

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.

除了生产日常使用的流通硬币外，造币厂还为收藏家铸造半美元和一美元硬币。美联储不再要求美国原住民 1 美元硬币，但仍为收藏家铸造。直到最近，肯尼迪半美元也遵循类似的模式，美联储在过去三年中出人意料地订购了数百万美元用于流通。

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，用于一般流通的肯尼迪半美元的产量仍不确定。最初的发行量数据显示，总共发行了 760 万枚硬币，远低于 2023 年生产的 5800 万枚。造币厂尚未发布有关是否会进一步生产肯尼迪半枚硬币的任何其他信息。

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.

至于美洲原住民美元，其发行量在二月和三月进行了调整。目前的硬币总数为 224 万枚，与 2023 年的产量相当。造币厂尚未报告该面额的任何进一步变化。

Circulating Coin Production by Facility

按设施划分的流通硬币生产

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，丹佛铸币厂生产了 2.013 亿枚硬币，费城铸币厂生产了 1.314 亿枚硬币，总计 3.327 亿枚硬币。

First Quarter 2024 Production

2024 年第一季度产量

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.

与2023年同期相比，2024年第一季度硬币产量大幅下降。丹佛铸币厂生产了91288万枚硬币，费城铸币厂生产了82066万枚硬币，总产量为173354万枚。这比去年第一季度的产量 3,442,560,000 枚硬币大幅减少了 49.6%。

Projected Annual Mintage

预计年产量

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.

如果目前的生产速度持续到 12 月，到 2024 年，硬币的年发行量将达到估计 69 亿枚。这一预测大大低于 2023 年生产的超过 113.8 亿枚硬币，并将创下 2012 年以来的最低产量。

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

美国妇女宿舍™：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.

除了生产流通硬币外，造币厂还发行了其为期四年的 American Women Quarters™ 计划的前两期。由 Pauli Murray 博士主持的第一季度硬币于 1 月 2 日开始流通，总共铸造了 3.542 亿枚硬币。然而，这个数字代表了该系列迄今为止任何季度的最低发行总量。

Conclusion

结论

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 年第一季度美国硬币产量急剧放缓，证明了不断变化的经济格局和美联储对货币管理的谨慎态度。尽管这种趋势是否会持续一整年仍不确定，但造币厂将继续监控需求并相应调整产量。用于流通和收藏目的的硬币的持续生产是国家金融基础设施的重要组成部分，并强调了稳定和高效的货币体系的重要性。