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

Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood
Inside the U.S. Mint: Why Coins Still Matter with former Mint Directors Ed Moy and Academy Fellow Ventris Gibson
Sep 21, 2026 Season 2 Episode 48
National Academy of Public Administration

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 Does
04:01 Coins vs Paper Money
05:14 Running the Mint Up Close
06:51 If the Mint Disappeared
09:27 Unbanked and Bullion Demand
11:29 The Penny Debate
15:19 Nickels and Mint Economics
17:23 Future of Coinage and Privacy
19:23 Who Chooses Coin Designs
22:49 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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