Melbourne Mint

The Melbourne Mint is a former coin-producing facility featuring Renaissance revival architecture, situated between William and La Trobe Streets. The site contains grand civic buildings, staff residential quarters, technical laboratories, and ornamental entrance gates.

Operations began in 1872, producing gold sovereigns, half-sovereigns, and Commonwealth silver coins for several decades. Minting moved to the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra in 1968, marking the end of local coin production.

The building now houses the Hellenic Museum and serves as a cultural institution in the city's heritage landscape. Visitors can see how public structures evolve to serve different purposes over time.

A 24-hour public car park is available on-site for visitors. The Hellenic Museum operates daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, while the Mint Bar is open weekdays only.

The entrance gates feature a custom coat of arms carved by woodcarver Walter Langcake, adapted from designs used on British Royal Mint branches. This detail reflects the royal connections that were important to the facility's establishment.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1872

Architects: John James Clark

GPS coordinates: -37.81220,144.95700

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58