Coin, Minnesota facts for kids
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Coin
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 Coin, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Coin, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Township | Brunswick Township |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55006
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654649 |
Coin is a small, unincorporated community located in Brunswick Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.
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Getting Around Coin
Coin is easy to reach by car. Two main roads, Kanabec County Road 4 (also known as 103rd Avenue) and Kanabec County Road 16 (King Road), run through the community. These roads help people get around and connect to other places.
Nearby Towns and Nature
There are several towns and natural areas close to Coin. Some of the nearby places include:
- Braham
- Mora
- Brunswick
- Lewis Lake
- Stanchfield
You can also find the Cranberry Wildlife Management Area nearby. This is a special place where nature is protected.
Postal Codes and Waterways
The area around Coin uses two different ZIP codes. These are 55006, which belongs to Braham, and 55051, which belongs to Mora. These two postal code areas meet right near Coin. A small stream called Stanchfield Brook–Ties Creek flows through the community. Also, State Highway 65 (MN 65) is not far from Coin, making it easy to travel to other parts of Minnesota.
History of Coin
Coin is located in a part of Brunswick Township known as section 35. This area once had its own post office. The post office was open for a few years, from 1898 to 1904.
How Coin Got Its Name
The name Coin was suggested by a man named Ole E. Olson. He was a storekeeper and the postmaster in the community. He chose the name in 1896. This was during a big national discussion about money, specifically about whether the United States should use both gold and silver coins for its money supply. This debate was very important at the time, and a famous politician named William Jennings Bryan was a key figure in it.
County Borders
The community of Coin is located very close to an important boundary line. This line separates Kanabec County from Isanti County. This means that if you stand in Coin, you are near where these two counties meet.
