Mint of Norway

History

The Mint of Norway was established in 1686 at Kongsberg (as The Royal Mint), and is the second oldest production company in the country. The Mint was part of the Ministry of Finance until it became part of Norges Bank, the Norwegian central bank, in 1962. In 2001 it became a limited liabilty company (aksjeselskap). Norges Bank sold it in 2003 to The State Mint of Finland and the private owned company Samlerhuset Group. In 2004, the company changed name to The Mint of Norway Ltd. (Det Norske Myntverket AS). In 2015, Samlerhuset Group acquired 100 % of the shares of The Mint, and it has been there ever since.

Production

The Mint has a range of striking machines and supplies a broad selection of products. This varies from big scale circulation coins to to proof quality collectable coins and medals. The company has minted nearly all official Norwegian circulation coins from its inception in 1686. Today they also strike circulation coins for other states and national banks. The Mint also produces the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize Medal every year since 1901/1902. It also produces the Medal for Long and Faithful Service, a famous medal given to people employed at the same place for 20 years by Royal Norwegian Society for Development (Norges Vel).

Collectable items like commemorative coins and medals now constitute the biggest production line for The Mint. These medals are often produced in the finest quality like brilliant and proof. The Mint cooperates with “Fairmined” about sustainable mining of gold. They also produce medals in “Humanium metal”, that is melted down weapons, to support the prevention of violence. The Mint are cooperating partners to the Nobel Peace Center. The aim of The Mint Of Norway and the Samlerhuset Groups is to bring history and joy of collection to your hands.