Royal Mint

The Royal Mint is the body permitted to make (mint) coins in the United Kingdom.

Related Topics:
Mint - United Kingdom

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The Royal Mint originated over one thousand years ago, but it has functioned since 1975 as a Government Trading Fund, operating in much the same way as a government-owned company. It now has executive agency status. It not only mints coins for the UK, but also mints and exports coins to many other countries. It also produces military medals, commemorative medals and other such items for governments, schools and businesses.

Related Topics:
Executive agency - UK - Coin - Medal - Business

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The mint operates on a single site in Llantrisant, South Wales.

Related Topics:
Llantrisant - Wales

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The annual Trial of the Pyx checks coins produced for the UK government for size, weight and chemical composition.

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