Founded in 864 by King Charles the Bald with the Edict of Pistres, the ‘Monnaie de Paris’ or The Paris Mint, is a government institution that is responsible for producing the coins of France and is the oldest, continuously running minting institution in the world. Home Resources, Facts & History Banks, Mints & Retailers The Paris Mint Founded in 864 […]
Jean Baptiste Merlen
Jean Baptiste Merlen was a renowned French engraver, designer and medallist who initially worked at The Paris Mint during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Relocating to London after the French defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Jean Baptiste Merlen worked at The Royal Mint until his retirement in July 1844, leaving a legacy regarded by some, as one […]