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The Royal Mint - The Cutting Room
The Royal Mint - The Cutting Room. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 18075166
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Belts Coin Coinage Commerce Currency Cutting Employees Finance Jun18 Machinery Manufacture Manufactures Manufacturing Mint Minting Mints Money Staff
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: The Royal Mint - The Cutting Room. This exquisite card design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you on a journey back in time to circa 1908. Witness the intricate process of coin production in this captivating image of The Cutting Room at The Royal Mint. Perfect for those who appreciate history, tradition, and beautiful detail, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Order now and add a touch of timeless elegance to your correspondence.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 13.6cm (8.3" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of The Royal Mint during the early 1900s. Located at Tower Hill in London, The Royal Mint was the sole authority for the production of Britain's currency since its establishment in 886 AD. In this image, we see the cutting room, where the intricate process of coin manufacturing began. The room is filled with an array of machinery, each piece playing a vital role in the creation of the nation's coinage. Workers, dressed in protective aprons, operate the large, powerful belts that feed metal blanks into the dies. The dies, engraved with intricate designs, are then struck with immense force, transforming the blank into a finished coin. The atmosphere is one of focused industry and precision, with the hum of machinery and the rhythmic clanging of coins being produced. The cutting room was just one of many rooms in the expansive factory where various stages of coin manufacturing took place. From the melting of metals to the final inspection and packaging, each step was crucial in creating the high-quality coinage that circulated throughout the country. This photograph provides a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into the production of Britain's currency during the 1900s. The Royal Mint's rich history continues to be an essential part of the country's commerce, finance, and national identity.
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