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This item is a commemorative medal or souvenir token issued by the United States Mint, featuring the official seal of the Department of the Treasury. Not Official Currency: Although it looks like a coin, it is technically a medallion or token and cannot be used as money. The Date (1789): This date refers to the year the Department of the Treasury was founded, not the year the token was minted. These medals were often included in official U.S. Mint proof sets, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Composition: Most versions are made of bronze or copper, though pewter and gold-plated versions also exist. Origin: These were typically produced at the Denver or Philadelphia branches of the U.S. Mint