Melbourne Mint

The Melbourne Mint, located on the corner of William and La Trobe Streets in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was first established as a branch of the British Royal Mint, opening on 12 June 1872. The site operated as the Royal Melbourne Mint until 1968 and was subsequently repurposed as a history museum. The former mint was added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 12 October 1988 in recognition of its historical and architectural significance; and was, on an unknown date, added to the now defunct Register of the National Estate.