VIP Tours
Upgrade your Royal Mint Experience tour with our VIP package. The package will give you exclusive behind-the-scenes access, complete with an expert host as your tour guide. Explore and discover the historical treasures of The Royal Mint today!
What To Expect
VIP Experience
Uncover the fascinating stories behind each coin with the VIP experience. The package includes an exclusive talk from a Royal Mint Museum curator, a visit to the commemorative coin production area, and lunch and afternoon refreshments at The Royal Mint Experience café
The Highest Standard of Minting
Explore The Royal Mint Experience Tool Room then seize the opportunity to strike your very own coin in the Proof Coin Unit, where the highest quality coins and medals are produced for collectors.
Insight from The Experts
The Royal Mint Experience VIP package gives you an exclusive chance to discuss our treasure trove of historic coins, medals and numismatic pieces with a curator from The Royal Mint Museum.
886 Jewellery
Heritage and Innovation
An exclusive opportunity to watch British craftsmanship and heritage preservation at work. 886 by The Royal Mint fuses centuries old techniques with innovative technology to create responsibly sourced jewellery and homeware.
Circulating Coin Production
See how the coins in your pocket are made. Enter the working environment of the Circulating Coin Production area and watch blank discs of metal being transformed into coins in the blink of an eye.
The Royal Mint Experience tour
Unlock over a thousand years of history. Tour the award-winning Royal Mint Experience, journey through the 1000 year history of The Royal Mint, and observe the skill and craftsmanship that go into making a coin.
Optional Extras
FAQ's
The VIP Tours are only available on Tuesday and select Thursdays and are subject to availability. VIP Tours must be booked in advance.
Yes. There are number of essential things you must do to be able to take part on the tour. For example, wearing flat shoes and also bringing along ID. You will not be allowed to do the tour without these. All the pre-arrival information will be sent to you around 2 weeks before your visit.
No. The cost for the strike your own coin is an additional cost. The cost will vary at the time of the tour depending on the coin being struck.
The coins are subject to change and will be confirmed the week prior to your visit.
Yes. Please be aware that wheelchairs will enter some buildings via a different entrance due to steps and ramps being positioned in different places. Your tour may also need to be amended if you have a nut allergy or if you wear a pace maker. Health questionnaires must be completed by all prior to attending and will be sent to you around 2 weeks before your visit.
Please come to The Royal Mint Experience.
No. Photography and film are not allowed however you can take photos within The Royal Mint Experience exhibition. Your tour guide will advise on the day.
The maximum amount of people allowed on the tour is 6. This is due to some areas being limited for space.
You will not be allowed to take part in tours if you are under 18.
No. Mobile phones, including coins, smoking materials, cameras, electronic devices, storage devices, mobile devices and laptops will not be allowed onto the main site. We advise that you do not bring these. These items will be allowed in to The Royal Mint Experience building only.
VIP Tours
Whether you’re visiting us to learn about British history and monarchy, or to explore the tradition of coins, we’ve got you covered. For more information, email us at experience@royalmint.com