ASE Cymru: Visit to the Royal Mint
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The Royal Mint
Heol-Y-Sarn Llantrisant CF72 8YT United KingdomDescription
Educational Visit Only - This is a visit for science teachers and those associated with schools and college
A tour of The Royal Mint to discover the people and events behind the coins in your pocket, and hear some surprising stories from our history. Go behind the scenes at the world’s leading export mint to follow the journey of a coin, from a blank to a bank Experience the sights, sounds and smells of thousands of glistening coins, hot off the press to the precision striking of over 700 coins per minute. Learn about Sir Isaac Newton’s innovations while Master of The Royal Mint and technological advances invested in the new 12-sided £1 coin.
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The ASE is the UK’s largest subject association and is dedicated to everyone involved in science education. Our members are teachers and technicians who are passionate about their profession. We provide an independent, powerful voice for the science education community.