Earlier this year the 1,000-year-old Royal Mint unveiled plans to develop a purpose-built visitor centre at its headquarters in Llantrisant.

May 2016 is the expected opening date when visitors will be able to take an escorted tour of the coin production areas, gaining first-hand knowledge of the manufacturing journey from concept to coin.

The new visitor centre will be an all year and all weather attraction and will be available for conferences and events as well as the guided factory experience.

The Royal Mint is located in Llantrisant in south Wales, three miles from the M4 at junction 34 and twelve miles from Cardiff.

Details: www.royalmint.com