The Count's Mint - 's-Heerenberg

In 1331, Bishop Walmarus of Cologne granted 's-Heerenberg the right to mint coins. In 1346, coin minting actually began in the old mint near the Oldste Poort. Around 1470, the mint moved to its current location on the Muntwal. In the 16th century, coinage experienced strong growth. The government felt the need to control and centralise the various coinage rights in order to prevent abuse and, above all, to profit from the profits itself. Due to stricter regulations, no coins have been minted in 's-Heerenberg since 1582.


Until 1968, the building served various purposes, from a grist mill to a private residence. After extensive restoration between 1968 and 1976, it is now used to house the archives and library of Castle Huis Bergh. Visitors to Castle Huis Bergh can visit the Grafelijke Munt. The basement houses a mint workshop with a collection of copper, silver and gold Bergh coins. The mint master tells the story of the Bergh coin and demonstrates how coins were minted. You can even mint your own coin: a Peerdeke, a coin bearing the image of Count William IV on horseback.