Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
About the Royal Australian Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is Australia’s official Mint. It is the place where every Australian coin in your pocket, purse, wallet or piggy bank was made. The Mint was opened in 1965. Since then it has produced more than fifteen billion circulating coins. It now has the capacity to produce two million coins per day. As well as producing coins for Australia, the Mint also produces coins for other countries, along with medals, medallions, tokens and seals.
A visit to the Mint will enable your students to:
- Discover some interesting stories about the history of coins in Australia
- See an operating factory and watch robots at work
- Learn how coins are designed and made
- Make their own $1 coin (cost of $3, cash required)
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.00am to 4.00pm
The Mint is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Entry is FREE.
Parking
Coach parking is available in the car park at the front of the Mint. Follow signs from Denison Street.
Lunch spot
School groups are welcome to use the picnic area adjacent to the car park. There is also an oval next door for games.
Accessibility
A ramp leads into the building and the main foyer and shop are accessed through automatic doors. A lift is available for access to the first floor viewing areas.
Seating areas are provided throughout the Mint.
Groups with specific accessibility requirements or concerns should contact the Group Bookings Team (group.bookings@ramint.gov.au) prior to visiting.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5pm, <\br> Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 10am - 4pm
Programs Available
Guided School Program 2025
Guided school programs are 60 minutes in length and are a popular way for school groups of all ages to explore the Royal Australian Mint. Guided school programs can be booked on the Book Canberra Excursions portal.
A Visitor Experience Host will meet your group in the foyer, check your group in, and take you on a 45-minute program. You’ll discover the stories behind some of the significant items in our national coin collection and look down into the factory from our viewing platform as we take you through the process of producing coins. We will even introduce you to a few of the robots who work at the Mint! Our programs can be adjusted to any year group. The program will conclude with 15 minutes in the coin shop, including the opportunity for each student to mint their own $1 coin (please encourage students who would like to mint a coin to bring $3 in cash with them).
Teachers must remain with their groups and are responsible for their students’ welfare and behaviour at all times. Groups that arrive early will not be permitted to enter the Mint’s shop or gallery space before their booked start time.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Kindergarten
- Primary
- Secondary
- Availability:
- Weekdays: 8:30 – 11:30 am
- Weekdays: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Weekdays: 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Teacher self-guided school booking
Teacher guided school bookings provide a one-hour time slot in which your group may explore our gallery, factory viewing area, and our shop.
Teachers must remain with their groups, follow all staff instructions, and are responsible for their students’ welfare and behaviour at all times. Groups that arrive early will not be permitted to enter the Mint’s gallery space before their booked start time. Please check in with staff upon arrival. Groups will be allocated a timeslot for the shop when they check in.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Kindergarten
- Primary
- Secondary
- Availability:
- Weekdays: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Guided School Program 2026
Guided school programs are 60 minutes in length and are a popular way for school groups of all ages to explore the Royal Australian Mint. Guided school programs can be booked on the Book Canberra Excursions portal.
A Visitor Experience Host will meet your group in the foyer, check your group in, and take you on a 45-minute program. You’ll discover the stories behind some of the significant items in our national coin collection and look down into the factory from our viewing platform as we take you through the process of producing coins. We will even introduce you to a few of the robots who work at the Mint! Our programs can be adjusted to any year group. The program will conclude with 15 minutes in the coin shop, including the opportunity for each student to mint their own $1 coin (please encourage students who would like to mint a coin to bring $3 in cash with them).
Teachers must remain with their groups and are responsible for their students’ welfare and behaviour at all times. Groups that arrive early will not be permitted to enter the Mint’s coin shop or gallery space before their booked start time.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Kindergarten
- Primary
- Secondary
- Availability:
- Contact attraction to book
Guided School Program 2027
Guided school programs are 60 minutes in length and are a popular way for school groups of all ages to explore the Royal Australian Mint. Guided school programs can be booked on the Book Canberra Excursions portal.
A Visitor Experience Host will meet your group in the foyer, check your group in, and take you on a 45-minute program. You’ll discover the stories behind some of the significant items in our national coin collection and look down into the factory from our viewing platform as we take you through the process of producing coins. We will even introduce you to a few of the robots who work at the Mint! Our programs can be adjusted to any year group. The program will conclude with 15 minutes in the coin shop, including the opportunity for each student to mint their own $1 coin (please encourage students who would like to mint a coin to bring $3 in cash with them).
Teachers must remain with their groups and are responsible for their students’ welfare and behaviour at all times. Groups that arrive early will not be permitted to enter the Mint’s coin shop or gallery space before their booked start time.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Kindergarten
- Primary
- Secondary
- Availability:
- Contact attraction to book