Discover over 500 years of coins forged in the Royal Mint.
An interactive exhibition
Explore the story of the Mint between c1279 and 1812, when it was based at the Tower of London in our exhibition: The Royal Mint at the Tower.
This permanent exhibition at the Tower of London features rare and unique objects from the Royal Mint Museum's collection.
Discover some of the most famous monarchs who reigned over the Mint and how their coins reflected power struggles and politics.
In partnership with the Royal Mint Museum
The exhibition was developed in partnership with the Royal Mint Museum, the independent charity and museum that looks after the collection and archives of the Royal Mint.
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Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Life in the Mint could be hard, but it was often a family business within a tight-knit community. Explore what life was like for the workers of Mint Street through outdoor installations and interactive displays.
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