Royal Australian Mint

Royal Australian Mint are the sole producer of Australia's circulating coins, custodians of the National Coin Collection and producer of beautiful collector coins.

The Royal Australian Mint is a listed entity within the Commonwealth Government portfolio of the Treasury and is the sole supplier of Australia's circulating coinage.

The passing of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act empowered the Government to make laws with respect to currency, coinage and legal tender. The Coinage Act 1909 put in place the first steps for an Australian coinage. Thus began the journey towards a mint owned by the Commonwealth and independence from the branches of the Royal Mint.

The establishment of the Royal Australian Mint at its final site in Canberra followed propositions to place it near to the present National Library and on Camp Hill, between the Old Parliament House and Capital Hill. The Commonwealth Government approved the construction of the Mint in 1962 and construction commenced in 1963 on a site in the Canberra suburb of Deakin.

Getting Here

The Mint is located on Denison Street in Deakin (ACT), about 10 minutes drive from the city centre, next to the Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre (Questacon).

Parking
Free parking is available in our car park, accessible from Denison Street, with separate coach/bus parking.

Additional street parking along Denison Street is available but visitors are reminded to check and obey all parking restrictions to avoid infringements.

Bicycle racks are located next to the Mint parking area.

Buses
Regular services operate by the Mint on Route 58 (Weekdays) and 932 (Weekends). For timetable and route information visit Transport Canberra (TC) or call 13 17 10.

Taxis or Ride Sharing
Taxis can drop off and pickup at the front entrance of the Mint.

Canberra Elite
For bookings phone 13 22 27 or SMS your name, pickup address and time to be collected to 0481 072 .
For wheelchair bookings phone 02 6126 1596

Cabxpress
For bookings phone 1300 222 977
For wheelchair bookings phone 02 6260 6077

For the Centralised booking service for Wheelchair accessible taxis phone 139 287

Uber
Canberra became the first city in Australia to regulate and promote ride sharing in October 2015. Download the app from the iTunes store, on Google Play or Microsoft Store. Additional ride sharing options in Canberra include ONTAP and GoCatch.

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.

Courtesy wheelchairs are available for loan, at no charge, from the reception area.

Visitors with specific accessibility requirements or concerns should contact the Mint on 02 6202 6999 prior to visiting.

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