General reference
Minerva - a Roman goddess of arts with the portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski, horn of plenty, and minting equipment on the background of Kings Castle in Warsaw. Following the medal pattern produced to commemorate the monetary reform, 1766, medalist J. F. Holzhaeusser.
Visits to the Numismatic Cabinet of the Mint of Poland, situated in the "Aurum" building at 11/18 Waliców Street are possible upon prior telephone arrangement.
The museum is open throughout the year (including summer and winter holiday),
Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm.
Entry fee: (paid in the Treasury of the Mint of Poland shop – in the hallway opposite the entry) PLN 8.00 for individual visitors (including a souvenir token)
You are welcome on Fridays | 1st round – 11:00 hrs |
| 2nd round – 13:00 hrs |
PLN 2.50 or PLN 5.50 (including a souvenir token) for organized groups of visitors - fee paid by each visitor – including the guardians and accompanying persons. Between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm the telephone lines of the Numismatic Cabinet are open: +48 22 583 91 75 (76).
You are cordially welcome to visit the Numismatic Cabinet of the Mint of Poland which displays the achievements of our company.
Our guests may see:
- The film about the history of the Mint, modern production methods of coins, medals, medals of distinction, stamps and other minting products (there is an opportunity to see the places which are normally unavailable to public due to their specific production profile) and the history of money (two versions – depending on the visitors’ age)
- The main exhibition which displays the showpieces from the times of the Mint’s foundation. i.e. 1766, to the most beautiful collector and circulation coins produced by us and the collection of coins and medals of other countries.
The collection is unique – contains both the exhibits dating back to our founder – Stanisław August Poniatowski and modern Polish collector and circulation coins awarded with numerous gold medals at the most prestigious forums and numismatic shows around the world.
A very important place of our exposition is occupied by the religious showpieces – including the collection of coins and medals devoted to John Paul II.
