Have you ever curiously looked at a coin and wondered where it came from or how it was made? Your answers can be found at The Royal Mint Experience based in South Wales!
Discover the fascinating processes of coin making and get exclusive access to factory areas with an expert guide. After your tour, explore over 1,100 years of British history in an award-winning exhibition at your own pace. A must-do for coin and history enthusiasts of all ages.
To add an extra-special moment to your visit, you can ‘Strike Your Own Coin’ whilst on tour, a unique offering available only at The Royal Mint Experience. The coin design you can strike changes regularly, reflecting a current theme, event or anniversary. You can see what the current design is here: Strike Your Own Coin | The Royal Mint. This is an additional cost to the tour and is not included in the offer; simply let the welcome team know on arrival if this is something you would like to do during the tour.
Good to Know:
- Everyone is welcome: The Royal Mint Experience is fully wheelchair accessible. If any other adjustments can make your visit more comfortable, we’ll always do our best to accommodate. Please get in touch with the team at experience@royalmint.com to let us know if we can help in any way.
- On Site Cafe: If you’re feeling peckish after your tour, enjoy a delicious meal at the café, where the menu celebrates the best of Welsh ingredients!
- Accessible Facilities: For a full list of facilities and accessibility policies, please follow this link: Portrait Report (royalmint.com).
- Exclusively in Wales: The Royal Mint in Llantrisant is the only place in the world to make circulating coins for the UK!
- A Souvenir Made by You: By striking your own coin, you can actively participate in coin making and take home your own piece of history from The Royal Mint.
- 1,100-Year Heritage: The Royal Mint boasts a rich history spanning 1,100 years, making it an iconic institution with a profound legacy in the field of coinage. The exhibition helps guests appreciate the historical significance of The Royal Mint.