Step into a world where history, heritage, and cutting-edge innovation collide. The Royal Mint Experience, based in Llantrisant, South Wales, offers a truly unexpected day out, one that surprises and delights at every turn.
Expect the unexpected throughout your visit. From Edward VIII’s rare and controversial coinage to coins over a thousand years old, the stories behind the metal are anything but ordinary. Discover commemorative coins celebrating everything from royal history to pop culture icons, a fascinating mix of artistry, heritage, and British spirit.
With the end of overseas circulating coin production in 2024, The Royal Mint has redefined its role. Over £17 million has been invested into new ventures like luxury jewellery brand 886, sustainable gold recovery, and precious metal investment. The result? A tour that showcases not only the past but the exciting, unexpected future of this iconic brand.
At the end of your guided tour, strike your very own UK coin, the only place in the world where you can do so, and explore our ever-evolving exhibition at your leisure. View Olympic medals, Sir Isaac Newton’s original notes, Tower of London tales, and more. The Royal Mint Experience promises an unexpected adventure you won’t forget.
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.
2025 brings a brand-new tour that unveils the remarkable transformation of this 1,100-year-old institution. Beyond the coins, discover The Royal Mint’s bold leap into the future, including its world first precious metal recovery technology, extracting gold and other metals from old electronics like laptops and mobile phones. It’s sustainability with sparkle, and it’s happening right here.