Royal Canadian Mint is one of Ottawa’s most visited landmarks, where history and craftsmanship meet. Founded in 1908, it produces collector coins, medals, and refined gold and silver for international markets. The building itself, made of grey Nepean limestone, is a heritage masterpiece combining strength and elegance. Guided tours reveal how Canada’s iconic coins are made and showcase rare treasures like Olympic medals and pure gold bars. The Mint remains a symbol of Canadian innovation, precision, and artistry. For visitors, it offers a unique blend of history, economics, and national pride in a truly Canadian setting.
Location: 45.431434, -75.6992195
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– House Number: 320
– Postal Code: K1A 0G8
– Building: commercial
– Number of Floors: 3
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9212
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1979-11-15
– mapillary: 801287210513834
– Name: Royal Canadian Mint
– Name (German): Königlich Kanadisches Münzamt
– Name (English): Royal Canadian Mint
– Name (French): Monnaie royale canadienne
– office: government
– Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
– Phone: +1-613-993-8990
– ref:hpc: 9212
– short_name:en: RCM
– Source: City of Ottawa
– Tourism: attraction
– Website: https://www.mint.ca/
– Wheelchair Accessible: Wheelchair Accessible
– Wikidata: Q20191089
– Street: Sussex Drive