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Make your own coin at The Royal Mint

Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8YT

Tel: +44 (0)333 241 2223

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Participating in The Royal Mint Experience

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Unlock 1,100 years of history at The Royal Mint Experience. Explore the fascinating coin making process from preparing blank metal discs to striking your very own coin. A little bit of detail about the factory tour - their presses strike around 750 coins a minute-faster than the eye can see! Guests can begin their coin collection by taking home a special coin that they helped to make. With one strike your blank disc becomes a UK coin. The coin being struck changes at different periods throughout the year.

You can take the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and see more of what The Royal Mint has to offer with their VIP Tours. Get up close to the team on the coin press floor, experience history not on display and explore the tools used to create the coins.

A series of events are hosted throughout the year, including workshops during the school holidays, talk series, outdoor cinema’s and lots more! The on-site gift shop is perfect if choosing to take home a souvenir, starting a coin collection or searching for a present for a special occasion

Guests can lift a 400oz gold bar worth around £400,000! A once in a lifetime opportunity and the only place in Wales where this can be done.

Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection. Currently the temporary exhibition is “London to Llantrisant” which explores The Royal Mint over the last 50 years; why it moved from London to Wales, technological developments and the experiences of people who have worked here.

The experience is open daily from 09:30 until 17:30 with tours running every 30 minutes from 10am until 4pm. To book please call them on 0333 241 2223 or visit their website.

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:30*
Tuesday09:3017:30*
Wednesday09:3017:30*
Thursday09:3017:30*
Friday09:3017:30*
Saturday09:3017:30*
Sunday09:3017:30*

* Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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      1372
    • Very Good
      385
    • Average
      127
    • Poor
      34
    • Terrible
      23

    Recent Reviews:

    • Maureen M
      Livingston, United Kingdom
      Great place to visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 13th March 2024
      What a great place to visit. The tour was so interesting. Cerys is so knowledgeable and a great tour guide. We booked afternoon tea and it was delicious and the restaurant staff so helpful. Read full review
    • briandvaughan
      South Wales, United Kingdom
      Time at the mint.
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 22nd March 2024
      This was a really great experience and the cafe after was really great food. I enjoyed the shop as well. The staff were very friendly and very knowledgable. Read full review
    • andrewbE7148LK
      Welshpool, United Kingdom
      Value for Money at The Royal Mint
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 27th March 2024
      This was an Informative and Very Enjoyable Tour. The Tour Guide was friendly and articulate. There was plenty of items for sale at varying prices to appeal to everybody. Read full review

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