The Mint at War
Second World War: Air Raids at the Royal Mint
Discover the fascinating document from the Royal Mint Museum's archive that sheds light on what life was like at the Mint during the London Blitz.
Second World War: Medals
Did you know the Royal Mint has a long history of making medals? Discover some of the medals we made during the Second World War and their designs. Have a go at designing your own medal with our downloadable worksheet.
Second World War: Women at the Mint
The Second World War was a time of great social change. It was the first time in history that the Royal Mint employed women to work in its factory. Uncover our photograph archive of some of the first female employees.