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- The Royal Canadian Mint is a Classified Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values.Historical value:The Royal Canadian Mint, one of the most important financial institutions of the country, is associated with the national historic theme of Canada’s growing monetary independence.
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- Description of Historic Place
- Heritage Value
- Character-Defining Elements
The Royal Canadian Mint is a sandstone clad building composed of a front, three-storey pavilion, facing Sussex Drive, which houses the administrative offices, and conceals a rear, lower portion with workshops. The most visible street side elevation combines a massive square central tower, flanked by two symmetrical lower wings and features late-got...
The Royal Canadian Mint is a Classified Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values. Historical value: The Royal Canadian Mint, one of the most important financial institutions of the country, is associated with the national historic theme of Canada’s growing monetary independence...
The character-defining elements of the Royal Canadian Mint should be respected. Its excellent aesthetic and functional design, and high-quality craftsmanship and materials, as demonstrated in: -the clear expression of the dual function of the Mint, with administrative and institutional functions housed in the massive three-storey structure looking ...
- 320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
In July 1984, the Royal Canadian Mint was classified because of its historical interest, its important role in the prospect of Sussex Drive, and the quality of its architectural design.
Royal Canadian Mint was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1979 because the building combines the function of a mint (producing coins and medals) with that of a refinery for gold produced by Canadian mines.
- 320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
FHB are designated as either Classified or Recognized by the Minister of the Environment on the recommendation of the Federal Heritage Buildings Committee. The heritage character of federally owned buildings is protected under the Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property.
Feb 1, 2013 · The Royal Canadian Mint was officially placed in Canadian hands on December 1, 1931, reporting to the Department of Finance. After many years of establishing new coinage and refining records, the Mint became a Crown corporation on April 1, 1969.
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 .
