Joseph Menna

Joseph Francis Menna (born March 1970) is an American sculptor. He has been the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint since February 2019.

Biography Menna trained formally at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New York Academy Graduate School of Figurative Art in New York City, New York and Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He also supplemented his training with studies at Arts Students League, and the Sculpture Center in Manhattan, New York City.

As an art sculptor, Menna's clients include the United States Mint, DC Comics, Fisher-Price and Hasbro, among others.

In 2005, Menna joined the United States Mint as a medallic sculptor.

Menna has also done the digital concept sculpture for the Statue of Unity, situated in Gujarat, India. It is currently the tallest statue in the world.

In February 2019, Menna became the 14th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The position had been vacant since 2010.

A resident of Bordentown, New Jersey, Menna and his wife have three children.

Awards and honors

Menna has worked professionally for over two decades as a private artist, United States Mint artist, and collectibles industry artist.