Postcards of the
Royal Canadian Mint

The Caption reads -DIE SINKING PRESS. Royal Mint, Ottawa. This is the Press that was used to impress Dies from Working Hubs. This press was also used to create those working Hubs, from a Master Die(matrix). In this period Master Dies were produced by the Royal Mint in Britain.

ROLLING MILL AND SHEARS. Royal Mint, Ottawa.

Cutting Room: Cutting Coin Blanks from Fillets.

CUTTING AND MARKING MACHINES. Royal Mint, Ottawa.

COINING PRESSES. Royal Mint, Ottawa.

Coin Press: Placing Coin Blanks in Coin Press.
The Finished Coins drop into Pan at Bottom.

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