Film Collection
Not unnaturally, perhaps, film-makers have always been keen to record footage of the Royal Mint in operation. In this section you can find show some of the more interesting material that has been produced.
An Empire's Money Maker (1910)
This five-minute film may well be the earliest surviving footage of the Mint.
The Mint in the Second World War (1940's)
These short British Pathe films highlight the different aspects of production at the Royal Mint during the Second World War.
Betjeman's London (1967)
This 25-minute programme was presented by John Betjeman future poet laureate and member of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee.
Decimalisation
To help people prepare for decimalisation in 1971 the government ran a huge advertising campaign which included television programs and films.
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The Mint and the First World War
The Royal Mint could not - and did not - escape the massive impact of the First World War.
Making Money
The basic minting process of melting, casting, blanking and striking is essentially timeless.
Automatic Balance
The automatic balance clearly highlights and represents The Royal Mint’s concern for accuracy and precision.