# Minting aUSD

#### Minting aUSD

Navigate to the [**Aurelius Dashboard**](https://www.app.aurelius.finance/) to begin creating a position. From your dashboard, click on **Get Started** in the **Open a Position** box to open the position creation interface.

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The minimum amount that can be borrowed is 50 aUSD.
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In the **New Position** interface, enter the amount of collateral to deposit and the amount of AUSD to borrow.

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Aurelius prompts users if they have done anything wrong like borrow too much or too little. See below for an example.
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When satisfied with deposit and borrow amounts, click **Open Position** to perform the necessary transactions. Wallet confirmation is required for each transaction. **If a transaction fails, try again. Aurelius will pick up where you left off.**&#x20;

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After a position has been opened, it will be visible in the Aurelius Dashboard.

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As an official Aurelius user, it’s time to learn how to earn with aUSD.

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If you have questions, please reach out to the Aurelius team in our official [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Fe7Svu5rg3).
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