Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint- where every single Australian coin in your pocket, purse and car is made! The millions of coins that are in circulation across the nation were all developed at this iconic facility. Pay a visit to this famous attraction which doubles as a working factory, a Commonwealth Heritage Site and multi-tourism award-winning cultural attraction. Explore the Mint’s observation gallery and witness first hand the production factory in work through the factory viewing platform on FREE guided tours. Stop in the theatrette and experience an interesting educational moment as you watch a video documenting the process of how coins are made. Discover an array of rare and important coins held in the Mint’s vaults on show from the National Coin Collection. You can even mint your own $1 coin to keep as a memory of your visit to the Royal Australian Mint! With free access and daily opening hours, there is absolutely no reason why the Royal Australian Mint shouldn’t be a must-visit for your next trip to Canberra!