Product Owner: United States Mint
Describe the project nominated
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website for kids was launched in January, 2018. The educational offers a variety of educational games that may be played by children or incorporated in lesson plans by educators.
The Innovation of the Program, Website or App Design and Features
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website offers a variety of educational games and programs that may be played by children or incorporated into lesson plans by educators.
Historical or Local Content
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change webiste includes games such as:
• Counting with Coins. This game teaches basic math concepts and coin identification for grades K-2 in a fun grocery store setting.
• Hoop and Darts – a challenging game rooted in Native American traditions which allows players to choose different settings and play modes.
• Plinky’s Presidential Challenge – a fun trivia game to learn the order of the U.S. presidents.
• Coin Memory Match – a classic matching game using the coins of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, which features U.S. national parks.
• Making Change – an art game where users can design their own coins while learning about coin terminology.
• Peter the Eagle’s Coin Drop – a fun flying game where players deliver liberty loans by flying a WWI-era plane.
Unique public education
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website includes educational games such as:
• Counting with Coins. This game teaches basic math concepts and coin identification for grades K-2 in a fun grocery store setting.
• Hoop and Darts – a challenging game rooted in Native American traditions which allows players to choose different settings and play modes.
• Plinky’s Presidential Challenge – a fun trivia game to learn the order of the U.S. presidents.
• Coin Memory Match – a classic matching game using the coins of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, which features U.S. national parks.
• Making Change – an art game where users can design their own coins while learning about coin terminology.
• Peter the Eagle’s Coin Drop – a fun flying game where players deliver liberty loans by flying a WWI-era plane.
Aesthetic Appeal
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website has great aesthetic appeal with a gentle and welcoming design & appearance that is enjoyed by children and appreciated by adults. The URL for the H.I.P. Pocket Change website is: https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids
Feedback from Stakeholders, Including the General Public
Feedback from both educators and young visitors to the H.I.P. Pocket Change website has been tremendously positive.
Ease of use or navigation
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website is designed so that even younger visitors are able to successfully navigate the site without difficulty. This can be seen at: https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids
Promotes the image of the issuer or organization
The United States Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change website does an outstanding job promoting the image of the United States Mint.
