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The Royal Canadian Mint has two locations where guests can visit. Both sites offer family-friendly tours that celebrate our history, craftsmanship and commitment to celebrating Canadian milestones and people through the art of coins.
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Coordinates: 45°25′53″N75°41′57″W45.43135°N 75.699282°W. The Royal Canadian Mint (French: Monnaie royale canadienne) is the mint of Canada and a Crown corporation, operating under the Royal Canadian Mint Act. The shares of the Mint are held in trust for the Crown in right of Canada.
The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa is home to one of the oldest and largest gold refineries in the Western Hemisphere. Constructed in 1936, this modern refinery was designed to purify gold for mines and central banks worldwide. Lord Grey and Lady Grey inaugurated the Canadian Mint on January 2, 1908.
Royal Canadian Mint. 320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. The Royal Canadian Mint is a sandstone clad building composed of a front, three-storey pavilion,… Wellington Building. 180 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario. The Wellington Building is a six-storey office block, prominently located on the south side of…
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The Royal Canadian Mint can be found on the Ottawa River, just next to the National Gallery of Canada. The mint currently produces special-edition coins and investment pieces. Production of regular Canadian coins is done elsewhere.
Join us for fun and interactive guided tours featuring stunning displays and a behind‑the‑scenes look at our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and production floor – where the magic happens! Guests can finish their tour in our boutique where they can mark their visit with a special souvenir.
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Operating since 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the world's most respected manufacturers. The mint's Ottawa location makes coins for collectors, many of which commemorate important people and events in Canada's history.
