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Snapshot

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm. Check website for up-to-date weekend and PH hours. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Session Times

Session Times

On the hour and half hour
Session Duration

Session Duration

60 minutes
entry fees

Entry Fees

Free entry
Facilitated Program

Facilitated Program

Fully facilitated (teacher must attend)
Group Size

Group Size

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Teacher to Student Ratio

Teacher to Student Ratio

Supervision ratio 1:30
Self-Guided Program

Self-Guided Program

Teacher guided programs available - email for details.

Royal Australian Mint

 

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 story of Australian coins.

 

Australian Curriculum links

The Mint program links to the HASS and Design and Technologies learning areas.

Students will discover:

  • how trade, currency and the way we use money has changed over time
  • how coins are used to celebrate and commemorate significant events
  • how technology helps us design and make coins.

 

Visit in person or from your classroom

In-person programs and virtual experiences can be booked through bookcanberraexcursions.com.au

Fun, educational activities can be found on the Mint's website.

 

Royal Australian Mint Learning Resources

Royal Australian Mint Virtual Tours