The Royal Mint Experience is the only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made. Go behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank in …
The Royal Mint Experience is the only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made. Go behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank in our 45-minute Guided Factory Experience. After your Factory Experience, wander at your own pace through the Interactive Exhibition, discovering the incredible processes needed to make a coin. Come face to face with British monarchs over the past 1,000 years. Get up close to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic medals, and listen to the stories of those whose bravery has been rewarded with the UK's gallantry and service medals.
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Oct 8, 2024
Visited the Mint whilst in Cardiff, a place I had on my "to do" list. Wasn't disappointed. Knowledgeable helpful staff. Found the whole "experience" interesting and the magnitude of the work surprisi… Full review by Martin R
Oct 6, 2024
Guided tour of the "shop floor" fine and very informative about the whole process from metal(s) to finished coin. Obviously security and safety important, pity the machines were not operational when… Full review by TheTravellingSage
Oct 6, 2024
Cerys was a great tour guide yet again and friends who came along commented in how informative the tour was and the little personal touches re coin collection made it even more interesting. Thoroughl… Full review by Explorer27107237827
How fast paced is the tour? Looking to take a family member who needs to go walk slowly and not be rushed long distances.
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It's not a huge place, and not more than about 50m between each point of interest. The tour is so interesting, you won't be rushed round, go and enjoy it you won't be disappointed
What does it cost to strike your own coin and which ones can you strike?
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Hello, from what I remember it cost about £6.50 to strike your own coin, but you have no control over which 50p piece is struck. The staff member does this for you.
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Can I use coinage from United Kingdom Overseas Territories?
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It is customary for the obverse side of such coins to bear a portrait of Her Majesty the Queen. In addition, some Overseas Territories issue coins with the same...
Oct 6, 2024
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