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The answer can be found at the Royal Canadian Mint, Canada's national mint, on historic Sussex Drive. Founded as a branch of the British Royal Mint in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint produces circulation coins for Canada and other countries, as well as commemorative coins sold worldwide. Since 1976, Canadian and foreign-circulation coinage has been produced at the Royal Canadian Mint's production plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Royal Canadian Mint, one of the largest refiners of gold in North America, was the first in the world to refine gold to 99.99 percent purity (24 karats) for its famous gold Maple Leaf bullion coin. Gold, Silver, and Platinum Maple Leaf coins are the most popular bullion coins in the world.
Visit the only destination in Ottawa that makes change—literally! The Royal Canadian Mint offers visitors an educational, guided tour of how coins are made. In addition, the interactive museum gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hold a pure gold bar worth over $200,000, right in your hands! The on-site boutique offers visitors a variety of unique and extraordinary gift items to choose from.
Location
320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Directions
Facing Parliament Hill, turn right on Wellington Street. Follow it to Sussex Drive, then turn left. Continue until you reach the cross-street, Bruyère Street. The Royal Canadian Mint is on your left at 320 Sussex Drive.
Contact
Phone: (613) 993-8990 or 1 800 276-7714
Reservations are recommended during the summer season.
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