Royal Mint of Cattala

The Royal Mint is the body permitted to manufacture, or mint, coins in Cattala. The Mint was first established in 1542 in Jennai, but had regional predecessors stretching back to the 10th century. The Royal Mint is 100% owned by the Exchequer.

Its responsibilities extend beyond just minting coins for Cattala; it also mints and exports speciality coins and produces military medals, commemorative medals and other such items for government, schools and businesses. Responsibility for the security of the site falls to the Military Police, who provide an armed contingent.

The Royal Mint has been based in Jennai since its foundation in 1542 during the reign of King Lucius the Absolute. Its main offices were built on the site of the former Royal Palace of the Tyrheni dynasty, which was burnt down by Lucius after the Golden Revolution. It holds an extensive collection of coins dating from the 16th century onwards. It expanded to a second production facility outside the city in 1971.