Monnaie de Paris
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The Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres,[1] it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution.
Company type | EPIC |
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Industry | Coin and medal production |
Founded | 25 June 864; 1159 years ago (864-06-25) |
Headquarters | , France |
Area served | France European Union |
Key people | Marc Schwartz (Chief Executive) |
Products | Coins Medals |
Owner | French state |
Number of employees | 500 |
Website | www |
In 1973, the mint relocated its primary production to a facility in Pessac, and today the original facility in Paris, while still operational, functions primarily as a museum and is home to a collection of many ancient coins.
Monnaie de Paris acquired its autonomy and was granted legal personality by law no. 2006–1666 in 2007.[2]
In 2012, it was the first public institution to obtain the Living Heritage Company label.
At the end of September 2017, Monnaie de Paris reopened after renovation work.