It was founded in 1792, making it among the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the United States.

[3] In addition, the United States Mint Police have guarded the U.S. Constitution; the Gettysburg Address; and from World War II to 1978, the Holy Crown of Hungary.

Its scope has increased over the years, and it now trains with local law enforcement and has bicycle patrols throughout cities across the United States.

[2] In the past, the Mint Police have "participated in security details at a variety of non-Mint-related events, including two presidential inaugurations, the Kentucky Derby, 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and an International Monetary Fund/World Bank Conference.

"[2] It also assisted with Hurricane Katrina, protecting the New Orleans branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and participating in relief efforts.