Miscellaneous
Because of the Museum’s interest in the Royal Mint as an institution there are a rich variety of objects related in some way to the long history of the Royal Mint.
Browse highlights of the miscellaneous section below.
The Sunbather
The bronze sculpture, The Sunbather, is signed by Humphrey Paget and formed part of a gift to the Royal Mint Museum.
Royal Mint war memorial
The names of Mint staff who lost their lives in the service of their country during the First World War are carved into this memorial.
First World War posters
During the First World War colourful posters were devised to encourage investment in government loans at the Post Office.
Ivory coach pass
This ivory coach pass is associated with a respected former Master of the Royal Mint, William Wellesley Pole.
Gold changer
This machine was used to exchange gold coin for its equivalent small change in silver.
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Minting Equipment
The Royal Mint Museum is fortunate to possess coining and blanking presses from 100 or so years ago.
Women in the Mint
How did women begin working in coin production and how has their role in the Mint changed over time?
Mary Milner Dickens
The characteristically thoughtful designs of the sculptor Mary Milner Dickens have appeared on many commemorative coins.