• The Royal Australian Mint is a multi-tourism award-winning cultural attraction, a working factory and Commonwealth Heritage Site.
  • Its gallery showcases the history of Australian coinage; learn about the 1813 ‘holey dollar’ and its enigmatic offspring, the ‘dump’.
  • Your journey begins with a scenic drive around Canberra, showcasing its unique national embassies and the impressive city layout. Visit the Royal Australian Mint...
  • The Mint puts icons of Australia’s cultural heritage directly into each of the hands of its people and visitors.
  • The main subjet of obverse and reverse is a copy of the gold ingot used in the Adelaide Assay Office to mint coins at the Royal Australian Mint under the XIX...
  • We visited the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra at the end of last year and found it an interesting stop to add to our many Canberra places to visit.
  • Planning for the mint started in 1959 when it was proposed to move the Royal Mint branch Melbourne to Canberra.
  • The cascading coins being made on the factory floor are mesmerizing, and you can learn about the history of Australian currency, view rare coins, and watch the...
  • Why not visit the Royal Australian Mint and see how coins are made? Considered to be one of Canberra’s proudest landmarks, this site produces up to 2 million...