Ljubljana Castle once had a money mint, but that's why we have to go deep back in history to the 13th century, when Spainheim Castle stood on the castle hill. Today, medieval mints are a tourist attraction, and Ljubljana is also returning to this map with its locations at Ljubljana Castle and Prešeren Square. This was ensured by Lučka Rihar, who set up a mobile medieval mint with a press for making coins in front of the castle entrance or the Franciscan church.
At the Ljubljana Castle the medieval spirit reigns again. Well, not because medieval days would be on the program again, but for the sake of it Medieval mints money, which she resurrected at the castle Lučka Rihar. She brought the idea of this ancient way of coining money from abroad years ago. In any case, it is an excellent addition to the lively tourist scene, and the mint is currently being exchanged two locations. In addition to the place right next to the ramp leading to the castle, the blows to the flesh of the coin also echo on Prešeren square, where the mint returned after five years, as it was already operating here between 2008 and 2010. However, since the press will soon get a "sister", the minting of money will no longer take place alternately, but at both locations simultaneously.
What motif on the lucky coin customers want is a matter of choice, but they are available images of Slovenia, Ljubljana Castle and a dragon, and this year, the image of lace has joined the iron repertoire linden leaf. It can be stamped on a coin golden or silver luster and in the form of a commemorative coin or with a hole as a pendant. If you want, they can also make it for you of pure silver. Well, the buyer not only walks away with happiness in his hand like Kekec, but also with leaflet on the history of Ljubljana Castle and an anecdote about the Ljubljana dragon. The owner of the lucky coin can also walk away richer for the forging experience, as the "smith" offers to stamp it himself.
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The medieval mint also offers custom coin making, which has been used by quite a few companies for business gifts in the past. He takes the coin with him personal packaging. And although the domicile of the mint is Ljubljana Castle and Prešernov Square, it is not said that it does not come to visit business meeting or wedding, where he can create a very special memory for everyone gathered. Sometimes it goes too on a "tour" of medieval and other events. As Lučka Rihar says, the right address is (suitcases) (happiness) when the organizer is looking to spice things up. And if there is one among you numismatic enthusiast, who would like to help in making a lucky coin, should contact kovnica@siol.net.
Medieval mint
Prešeren Square / Ljubljana Castle
open: morning and afternoon
More information:
kovnica@siol.net
