Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa
The Monnaie Royale Canadienne or Royal Canadian Mint is headquartered in Ottawa, and stamps out bullion as well as collector and commemorative coins, medallions and tokens.
The Monnaie Royale Canadienne or Royal Canadian Mint is headquartered in Ottawa, and stamps out bullion as well as collector and commemorative coins, medallions and tokens. Take a 45 minute tour around the facility which is housed in a historic building, and learn about the minting process and the Million Dollar coin from 2007 which is the largest ever produced. You can also hold a solid gold bar to see what it feels like.
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Royal Canadian Mint and Nearby Sights on Map
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