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La Monnaie de Paris, an institution that makes history
1150 years of History
In 1775, the headquarters of the Paris Mint was inaugurated on Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Louis XV decided on the construction of the building then in 1796, the Paris Mint was attached to the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry. Several manufacturing workshops were manufactured in France until 1878, where only the Monnaie de Paris remained active.
From hammer to laser: manufacturing parts
Since 1973, parts have been manufactured in Pessac in Gironde. The Parisian site having become too narrow, it was therefore decided to relocate the workshops.
Originally struck with the strength of the arm and hand, metal pieces were struck with a hammer.
Certain techniques from the time have been preserved, and are now combined with innovative industrial processes such as laser and 3D technologies.
Demonstration of engraving gestures at the Monnaie de Paris
And it hits hard in Pessac! The press speed is 850 coins struck per minute.
Each year, the Paris Mint produces 1 billion coins, including 700 million euro coins. The rest represents gold coins, medals and foreign currencies.
The expertise of Monnaie de Paris has been recognized by the award of the Living Heritage Company label. A total of 40 other countries trust France to mint their currency.
From Jacques Chirac to the Smurfs: timeless collections
There are common coins to buy your wand and those that serve as souvenirs or become part of a collection. You have probably already bought a souvenir medal at the shop of a museum or tourist site that you liked; your uncle takes great pleasure in showing you his collection of 500 coins struck in limited editions⊠thatâs also what La Monnaie de Paris is all about.
Medal for the 80th anniversary of the Union of Workers of the Monnaie de Paris in Pessac 1899-1979. Engravers J-P GENDIS and D. GEDALGE
From Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages via modern times, its collections have spanned the centuries. Each theme celebrates great moments in history, historical figures or even exceptional heritage of the world. From Mount Fuji to Lafayette, via Jacques Chirac or the Franco-German alliance, the Paris Mint makes history. Also the most popular: alongside the coins celebrating peace, there is that of Johnny Halliday and more recently those of Greedy Smurf and Lazy Smurf.
You want to discover the manufacturing secrets of the Monnaie de Paris ?
If you appreciate the know-how of its craftsmen, head to its magnificent neo-classical style building. Since its renovation in 2017, the place has hosted the 3-star restaurant by chef Guy Savoy; something to delight your taste buds while dreaming of the next gold bar you will buy. But you can also simply invest in a beautiful gold coin or one bearing the image of Napoleon, unless the one from Machu Picchu takes you on a journey.
Guy Savoye at the head of his 3-star restaurant within the Monnaie de Paris
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Sources: Cultureeasy