Royal Mint
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The Royal Mint is an institution responsible for producing coins. While mints have existed since ancient times, with the Lydians credited with the first state mint in the 7th century BC, modern minting practices were significantly influenced by the Romans.1
In the United Kingdom, the Royal Mint operates primarily from its facility in Llantrisant, Wales, with a smaller administrative presence in London. This Welsh mint produces the majority of the UK's coinage. Llantrisant itself is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taff, southern Wales, which saw significant development with the transfer of the Royal Mint from London in 1967. The Royal Mint, as a government agency, reports to a minister in the Treasury. Beyond coin production, mints often refine precious metals and manufacture medals and seals.12
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