VIP Tours 2025
A Day of Luxury, Discovery, and Unparalleled Access
The Royal Mint is transforming as a business, and as part of our evolution, we're enhancing our Royal Mint Experience tours to showcase these new and exciting areas of our business to visitors. To allow us to make these changes, visitors will not be able to see The Royal Mint’s Circulating Coin Factory in operation
Step into the extraordinary world of The Royal Mint with our exclusive VIP Tour. Begin your day with an inspiring talk from one of our renowned coin designers. Uncover the secrets of their craft, where artistry and innovation come together to create coins cherished by collectors around the globe.
Next, embark on a behind-the-scenes journey through areas of The Royal Mint rarely seen by the public. Meet the passionate experts from our 886 and Precious Metal Recovery departments and get an insider’s look at how we are expanding into exciting new ventures, all rooted in our mastery of precious metals.
Dive deeper into the fascinating process of commemorative coin production. Witness the intricate steps of crafting the tools and dies that bring these iconic coins to life. Here’s where your experience becomes truly unforgettable: you’ll have the chance to Strike Your Own 2025 UK Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin* or Strike Your Own Britannia 2025 UK 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin*.
Your VIP experience doesn’t stop there! Enjoy an exclusive visit to The Royal Mint Museum and immerse yourself in the rich heritage showcased in The Royal Mint Experience.
To round off your extraordinary day, indulge in delicious cake, refreshments, and a delightful lunch in a relaxed and refined setting is also included.
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Price £120pp
Please Note: VIP Tours are strictly for guests aged 18 and over, subject to availability.
*The option to Strike Your Own coin is an additional purchase and may change without notice.
Spaces are limited—don’t miss the opportunity to make history with The Royal Mint in 2025!
What to expect
A talk from the experts
Your chance to discuss a world-famous collection with a member of The Royal Mint Museum team. Discover a treasure trove of historic coins, medals and associated numismatic objects.
Proof Coin Unit
The highest standard of minting. Experience the Tool Room before seizing the additional opportunity to strike your own very special coin in the Proof Coin Unit, where the highest quality coins and medals are made for collectors.
886 Jewellery
Heritage and Innovation
An exclusive opportunity to watch British craftsmanship and heritage preservation at work. 886 by The Royal Mint fuses centuries old techniques with innovative technology to create responsibly sourced jewellery and homeware.
Circulating Coin Production
See how the coins in your pocket are made. Enter the working environment of the Circulating Coin Production area and watch blank discs of metal being transformed into coins in the blink of an eye.
The Royal Mint Experience tour
Unlock over a thousand years of history. Tour the award-winning Royal Mint Experience, journey through the 1000 year history of The Royal Mint, and observe the skill and craftsmanship that go into making a coin.
Additional Extras
THE SOVEREIGN GOLD BULLION COIN
Cost £699
Guests enjoying the VIP tour will have the opportunity to strike a Gold Bullion Sovereign. The certificate of authenticity will be personally signed by CEO and Deputy Master of The Mint, Anne Jessop.
* Subject to availability until mid-summer. Coins change periodically. This can be purchased on the day of your tour at the admissions desk on arrival.
BRITANNIA 1OZ SILVER BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN
Cost £162
Guests will also have the opportunity to strike a Britannia UK 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin*. The certificate of authenticity will be personally signed by CEO and Deputy Master of The Mint, Anne Jessop.
* Subject to availability. Coins change periodically. This can be purchased on the day of your tour at the admissions desk on arrival.
Strike your own Brilliant Uncirculated coin
A staple of any visit to The Royal Mint Experience; an opportunity to strike your own coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, to take home as a memento of your visit. Available to purchase at check-in for £7.50 per coin, this experience is limited to one coin strike per person.
To find out what we're currently striking, please visit our strike your own coin page.
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Before you arrive, please take a moment to read our pre-arrival notes. You will also be required to download and complete our medical questionnaire.
FAQs
The VIP Tours are only available on Tuesdays and are subject to availability. VIP Tours must be booked in advance and pre-arrival notes must be read before arrival.
There are a number of essential things you must do to be able to attend a VIP tour. For example, you must wear flat shoes and bring along ID; you will not be allowed to do the tour without these. Please read ‘Pre-Arrival Information for Visitors’ for more information.
The coins that will be struck on the tour change periodically and each level of VIP Tour will have a different coin. To strike your own coin is an additional cost.
Striking your own Gold, Silver and/or Brilliant Uncirculated coins are optional extras at an additional cost, payable on your day of visit.
The coins are subject to change and will be confirmed the week prior to your visit.
Yes. If a wheelchair user is booked onto the tour can we please ask that you notify us in advance. Please be aware that wheelchairs will enter some buildings via a different entrance due to steps and ramps being positioned in different places. Your tour may also need to be amended if you have a nut allergy or if you wear a pace maker. Health questionnaires must be completed by all prior to attending.
Photography and film are not allowed anywhere on site except within The Royal Mint Experience Exhibition. Your tour guide will advise on the day.
The maximum amount of people allowed on the tour is six due to some areas being limited for space
You must be 18 years or over to do a VIP tour
No. Mobile phones, including coins, smoking materials, cameras, electronic devices, storage devices, mobile devices and laptops will not be allowed onto the main site. We advise that you do not bring these. These items will be allowed in to The Royal Mint Experience building only.