Royal Mint Museum

The Royal Mint Museum stands in Llantrisant, Wales, on the same site as the Royal Mint. It holds coins, medals, artwork and minting equipment once owned by the Royal Mint. The museum and the mint remain separate companies despite sharing the location. A new visitor centre was built with the mint to let the public see part of the collection. The museum opened after the Royal Mint became a private company in 2009. In 2010 it gained charitable status. The museum is worth the journey for its rare and historic items. It displays the Battle of Waterloo Medal Roll and unreleased Edward VIII pattern coins. Among its holdings is a pre-decimal 1933 penny and a Maria Theresa thaler. Elizabeth I’s gold sovereign is also part of the collection. These objects tell the story of British coinage and its craftsmanship. Visitors find a modern visitor centre with displays from the museum’s collection. The centre allows people to view medals, coins and equipment up close. The museum’s exhibits include medals awarded for military service and rare coins never issued. The surroundings include the working mint nearby, though it is a separate business. The site offers a quiet space to explore the history of money and metalwork.