Since opening in 2016, The Royal Mint Experience has become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in South Wales. Our guided tours give you unprecedented access to The Royal Mint and its history. Go behind the scenes to discover a whole world of coinage and experience history at The Royal Mint Experience.
Guided Tour
Stringent security
Before your tour, we will have to perform a security check. This is standard procedure and everyone is subject to these checks – even VIPs! It is essential these checks take place to ensure that you, members of your guided tour group and our on-site staff are safe at all times. If you have any issues with the security checks, please speak to a member of staff.
The process
During the early part of your tour, you will learn more about the manufacturing process that goes into creating the coins in your pocket. You will learn about all of the different methods we take to ensure that our extraordinary coins are amongst the most secure in the world.
Our workforce
Your host will guide you to parts of The Royal Mint that are only accessible to the public as part of the guided tour. You will be able to witness first-hand our workforce producing coins and following the measures we abide by. You will also learn all about the machinery we use, the state-of-the-art equipment that helps us, and the processes of creating a coin.
Due to changing shift patterns of our factory team, there will be occasions where our Circulating Coin Factory will not be in operation. These occasions mostly include weekends and bank holidays; however, operations are subject to change. During these times, visitors will be able to venture onto the factory floor as part of their guided tour and come face to face with the machinery that produces coins for the UK and many countries around the world.
Strike your own coin
During the tour, you will be given the opportunity to strike your own coin and take it home with you. This is available for a small fee and is the only place in the United Kingdom where you can do this. The design of the coin alters, depending on what theme we are celebrating at the time of your visit. People who have visited The Royal Mint Experience before, for example, struck a rare, 2018-dated Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin.
The exhibition
Our exhibition area is home to some of the most important and historical artefacts in the 1,100-year history of The Royal Mint. Some coins and items here are amongst the rarest in the world and your host will help you learn about their history, and how they have come to us at The Royal Mint Experience. You are free to explore our exhibition area at your own pace.
The gift shop
After you have completed your tour, you can purchase mementos, gifts and souvenirs at our well-stocked gift shop. Here you will find a whole host of items to commemorate your visit, including commemorative coins, postcards, pens, books, and other items which will appeal to all members of your family and friends. You can then head home or visit our café for a bite to eat and a chat about your favourite part of the tour.
