2014 Event Representatives for the Islamic State announce that the group will begin minting its own currency in order to remove itself from the world financial system, which it considers 'satanic' 1890 Event U.S. stops minting $1 and $3 gold coin and 3 cent piece 1878 Event U.S. stops minting 20 cent coin 1853 Event U.S. authorizes minting of $3 gold pieces