The Federal Mint is an independent unit of the Federal Finance Administration and employs actually a workforce of 20 men and women. Its origins go back to 1848, when with the founding of the federal state, the prerogative of coinage passed from the Cantons to the Confederation. The introduction of the Swiss franc, today regarded as one of the world’s hardest currencies, also took place at that time.
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As the oldest production company in the city Berlin, the Berlin State Mint made with the euro, the currency of Europe. With modern machines and experienced artists we are ideally equipped to all customer requirements and produce according to individual requirements – from the legal tender to valuable Jubilee Medal.
We offer a permanent exhibition in compressed form the highlights of the... read more »
The centuries-old tradition of manufacturing coins and medals obliges us to direct our attention to achieving the highest levels of artistic quality and craftsmanship. Only through the perfect interaction between our well-trained and experienced employee and innovative technologies is it possible to deliver the highest levels of performance. This inspires us to continue developing this high standard... read more »
The Hamburg Mint (Hamburgische Münze) has been producing coinage since the 9th century and is thus theoldest coin-minting site in Germany. As one of the five state-owned mints, the Hamburg Mint now produces a proportion of all the Euro coins for the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as foreign currencies, special coins, collectors’ coins and medals.
The specialists at the Hamburg Mint are... read more »
The Pobjoy family has been associated with fine metalwork since the Middle Ages. The Company was recently granted permission to use the family Coat of Arms in which the Medieval Popinjay is the central motif. The Popinjay was a painted wooden parrot used in archery contests in the 14th century and the name Pobjoy is derived from this. The Latin motto ‘OCULO CERTO’ means ‘with an... read more »
The Royal Mint is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks and official medals.
Where is the Royal Mint?
Opened by the Queen in 1968 in readiness for the introduction of the decimal coinage, the Royal Mint’s headquarters... read more »
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