The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint is the world’s largest export mint - creating coins, medals, gifts and investment opportunities for the UK and overseas. With 1,100 years of heritage and expertise, The Royal Mint is a world leader in the design and craftsmanship of precious metals. Opened by the Queen in 1968 in readiness for the introduction of the decimal coinage, The Royal Mint's headquarters in Llantrisant, South Wales, employs more than 800 people. Ministry of Defence Police oversee the security of the 35-acre site, which operates round-the-clock for 52 weeks a year. The Royal Mint can produce 90 million coins and blanks a week - almost five billion coins a year.The Royal Mint is a government owned company. We are committed to providing a financial return to the UK government in line with agreed targets. The Royal Mint's Chief Executive is Anne Jessopp.