Description

The Melbourne Mint’s first coins were struck here in 1872. It continued to produce gold coins and bronze pennies until 1931 and later came to play a vital role in Australia’s adoption of decimal currency. The heritage-listed building is actively conserved, and open to the public today as the home of the Hellenic Museum.

What's On

There will be a self-guided walking tour available of Hellenic-influenced architecture in Melbourne CBD. The tour will begin at the Hellenic Museum, which is housed in the heritage-listed former Royal Mint building, a Renaissance Revival structure designed by the prolific J.J. Clarke and constructed 1869–1872. Visitors will receive free access to the building, and a QR-enabled map with resources on the building’s significance.

The map will then lead visitors beyond our walls to view other heritage and contemporary landmarks across the city which showcase varied levels of Greco-Roman influence, like State Library Victoria, Parliament House, the Court District, University of Melbourne, RMIT University, the Greek Precinct, Customs House, Eureka Building, the NGV and the Shrine of Remembrance, all of which feature Greek influences in their architecture.

There will also be a museum tour guide offering tours of the former Royal Mint building discussing the building's history and uses over time.