Our Story
The value of a coin doesn’t just lie in its monetary worth. As they pass through the centuries, coins tell us rich stories about our past. For over a millennium, we have struck coins for Britain, as well as various countries across the globe. We have also produced medals to honour both wartime bravery and athletic brilliance, created the most visually secure bullion coin, and commemorated milestones and achievements of a range of public figures and icons – from royalty to rock stars. Find out where it all began, and discover major moments in our proud 1,100-year history.
c. 880–1400
Learn about the beginnings of The Royal Mint, from the first coins struck during the reign of Alfred the Great to the birth of gold coinage.
1400–1800
Discover the origins of our flagship coin, as well as a great scientist who served as Master of the Mint.
1800–1900
Learn about our role in making medals for major conflicts, as well as the opening of branch mints overseas following global and industrial expansion.
1900–2000
Discover the birth of the RMAC (The Royal Mint Advisory Committee), our move from our traditional home in London, and a landmark event in the history of UK coinage that prompted the change.
2000 – Present Day
From making medals for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to opening The Royal Mint Experience, find out how we’re continuing to put an original twist on everything we do.
