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Snapshot

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm, weekends and public holidays 10am – 4pm, closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Session Times

Session Times

On the hour and half hour
Session Duration

Session Duration

60 minutes
Facilitated Program

Facilitated Program

Fully facilitated (teacher must attend)
Group Size

Group Size

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
entry fees

Entry Fees

Free entry
Teacher to Student Ratio

Teacher to Student Ratio

Supervision ratio 1:30

Royal Australian Mint

Visit

Visit the Royal Australian Mint to:

• Learn how coins are made and make your own $1 coin (cost $3).

• See robots at work.

• Explore the diverse history of money and trade in Australia.

 

Curriculum Links

The Mint provides links to the HASS, Civics and Citizenship, History, Mathematics, and Technologies learning areas. Students will discover:

• How has currency changed during Australia's long history and since the arrival of the First Fleet?

• How are coins used to commemorate significant events?

• How does technology help us design and make coins?

 

Visit in person or from your classroom

In-person programs and virtual experiences and can be booked through bookcanberraexcursions.com.au or phone 02 6202 3464.

Fun, educational activities can be found on the Mint's website and social media channels.

 

Online Education Resources

On demand virtual excursions can be made through group.bookings@ramint.gov.au or phone 02 6202 6812. Factsheets, games and other resources are available on the Mint’s website (ramint. gov.au) and socials

 

Royal Australian Mint Learning Resources

Royal Australian Mint Virtual Tours