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Royal Mint to officially open doors to public for first time

The Royal Mint has unveiled plans to throw open its doors to the public for the first time in its 1,000 year history. Officials today announced they are planning to develop a £7.7 million visitor centre at the mint in Llantrisant.

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Royal Mint visitor centre: What to expect

The Royal Mint is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its 1,000-year history.

Britain's oldest manufacturing organisation started in the Tower of London, but since 1968 its headquarters have been in Llantrisant.

A grant from the Welsh Government means it can now build a new visitor centre. Our reporter Alexandra Lodge has been given a sneak preview of what people can expect to see.

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