Mincovna, Historical mint in Kroměříž, Czech Republic.

The Mincovna is a building near the center of Kroměříž that once served the production of coins. It preserves the rooms where money was stamped, with workshops and equipment still visible from when it was in operation.

Bishop Karl II of Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn built the mint in 1665 on the Sladovnické suburb behind the Mlýnská gate, as recorded by his coat of arms above the entrance. Coins were struck from the following year; a fire in 1668 was quickly repaired and ducats, silver and copper coins were minted again that same year. The last coin was a thaler of 1756, and in 1759 Maria Theresa suspended the minting right, transferring the equipment to Vienna.

The building displays the tools and machines that visitors can see today, showing how labor-intensive coin production was in the past. These objects tell the story of the skilled craft work that went into making each coin.

The site is part of the Archdiocesan Museum and can only be visited through organized tours that provide detailed information about coin production. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance and prepare for historical details to get the most out of your visit.

The coin collection kept in the Archbishop's Palace holds over ten thousand papal coins and medals, plus issues of the Salzburg and Wrocław bishops. Visitors to the mint see the tools used to strike coins and medals, a part of the display numismatists single out.