Llantrisant Mint Experience and the Royal Mint Museum which runs events and exhibitions around topics of interest. Llantrisant is typical of most locations in the south Wales region, being home to typical upland habitat birds and mammals of the British Isles. The town also contains Llantrisant Common and Pastures, a 113 hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is home to several rare plants. Llantrisant is served by Pontyclun railway station three miles away, which was formerly known as "Llantrisant railway station". Trains run by Transport for Wales call at the station. The town is the home of the Royal Mint,
Royal Mint has remained since. In 2009 after recommendations for the mint to be privatised the Royal Mint ceased being an executive government agency and became a state-owned company wholly owned by HM Treasury. Since then the mint has expanded its business interests by reviving its bullion trade and developing a £9 million visitor centre. The history of coins in Great Britain can be traced back to the second century BC when they were introduced by Celtic tribes from across the English Channel. The first record of coins being minted in Britain is attributed to Kentish tribes such as the Cantii who