Warden of the Mint Master of the Mint whose jobs was act as a contractor to the crown many wardens advanced later on to become Master of the Mint with some wardens holding both offices at the same time. The most illustrious holder of the office of Warden of the Mint was Isaac Newton, who was warranted to this position on the recommendation of his friend, Montagu, Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1698. In 1699 however, Newton undertook the office of Master of the Mint, which was far more lucrative, as well as potentially more technically challenging. After the death of the final warden
Royal Thai Mint Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on July 2, 2003. The Royal Thai Mint is responsible for the production of Thai coins, medals and Royal Thai orders and decorations. The coin distributor is responsible of the Bureau of Monetary Management. Royal Thai Mint The Bureau of Royal Thai Mint, (), is situated in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It is a sub-division of the Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance. The first mint was established in 1860, inside the Grand Palace, as ""โรงกระสาปน์สิทธิการ"". Because of limited space, the mint was moved to the new building in 1875 (where Wat Phra Kaew Museum is located today). Then