Mumbai Mint (India Government Mint) Mumbai
About
One of the four mints of the India Government Mint, the Mumbai Mint has been producing coins since 1829. The heritage building on Mint Road is a prominent landmark in the Fort area.
Basic Information
Timings
Viewable externally; Not open to public tours
Entry Fee
Free (exterior viewing only)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from CST (10 min) via Mint Road. Near Ballard Estate area.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.6 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mumbai Mint (India Government Mint)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mumbai Mint (India Government Mint)
History
Established in 1829, the Mumbai Mint replaced the earlier Bombay Mint. It has been producing coins for India for nearly two centuries and also manufactures coins for other countries on order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Viewable externally; Not open to public tours
Entry Fee
Free (exterior viewing only)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Coins minted here bear the diamond mint mark (♦) below the year
Has been in continuous operation since 1829, making it one of India's oldest active mints
The mint has produced coins for several foreign countries
The building exterior is worth viewing as part of a Fort area heritage walk
Public tours are not available but the area has rich heritage buildings
Combine with Ballard Estate and GPO visits
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