We offer an hour-long onsite school program at the Royal Australian Mint in Deakin ACT that is best suited to Years 3-6 students but can be adjusted to suit the needs of any age group from preschool to tertiary. Students will learn about the wonderful world of coin making at the Mint and Australia’s fascinating coin history.
What happens on the program?
Your school will be met in our foyer, greeted by your friendly Visitor Experience Hosts. We begin with building housekeeping and an Acknowledgement of Country, and then head up the stairs to our Museum. Students will hear stories of First Nations trade, the Royal Australian Mint's story, when decimal currency was introduced and how our money – and the way we use it - is continuing to evolve.
From the past to the present, the coin factory is the next stop. Your group will have the chance to see the coin making process in action, as they observe the factory floor, the many people (and robots!) that work there, and the machines that count, press and pack the thousands of coins made each day. At the end of the tour, students can explore the Mint Shop and turn their learning into a legal commemorative $1 coin to take home. Striking a coin costs $3 per coin and cash is required.
Planning your visit
School programs are approximately 1 hour. Please allow plenty of time to get to the Mint, and we ask that school bags be left on your secured coaches.
Food and drinks cannot be taken into the gallery space. We have a café in the foyer and a picnic area outside with shaded seating that’s perfect for big groups. We also have free BBQs that are available (only) if booked in advance (BYO cooking equipment and food) - Email: group.bookings@ramint.gov.au to secure a BBQ.
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Our building includes an entrance ramp, lifts to all levels, accessible toilets. Let us know in your booking details if someone in your group has access needs, so that we can make them happen. For additional accessibility information, visit our Accessibility page, call us on 02 6202 8746 or email group.bookings@ramint.gov.au.
Book your school program
Book your school group through Book Canberra Excursions (you’ll need to register and login). For any questions or issues with the booking site, call us on 02 6202 8746 or email us at group.bookings@ramint.gov.au.
For your paperwork
Schools and bus companies need to include the following with their tour planning documentation:
Contact details
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm (AEST)
Phone: (02) 6202 3464
Email: group.bookings@ramint.gov.au
Address: 62 – 114 Denison St, Deakin, ACT, 2600