Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the state mint in Kremnica remained in Slovakia, leaving the newly established Czech Republic without a mint of its own. As a result, a new minting facility was established in Jablonec nad Nisou in 1993. The new premises mark another significant milestone in the history of Czech coin minting. They will provide long-term capacity for coin production in the Czech Republic, with the potential to accommodate future euro coin minting should the country adopt the euro. The new facility is being developed on Mincovní Street in Jablonec nad Nisou, where Česká mincovna will consolidate its operations, currently spread across several locations in the city. The choice of location reflects the company's more than 30-year history in Jablonec. The street itself was named in connection with the plans to develop the new headquarters of Česká Mincovna.

“Our future headquarters represent an investment in the continued growth of Česká Mincovna and the preservation of the Czech Republic’s coin minting tradition. After decades of operating across multiple locations, we will finally bring all our operations together under one roof. We believe this will enable us to work more efficiently and collaboratively, while also creating opportunities for further development of our production capabilities and technologies,” says Michal Voborník, CEO of Česká Mincovna.

A central atrium to connect production and office spaces
The architectural design brings the different functions of the building together through a central open atrium. The office areas will feature open-plan work areas, phone booths, meeting rooms, a communal kitchenette and a shared area ongoing onto a terrace with lush greenery. The atrium will provide a visual connection between the office and production areas, while their operations will remain clearly separated through carefully defined access and security protocols, reflecting the specific requirements of a minting facility.

Coin production involves a range of specialized technical requirements. The manufacturing technology requires, among other things, protection against vibration, specially designed foundations and appropriate connections to electricity and compressed air systems. All necessary storage facilities will be accommodated within the complex. The design also allows for future expansion of production capacity and the introduction of new technologies. The development will additionally include an exhibition dedicated to the history and production of circulating coins and medals, alongside spaces accessible to the public.

“The Česká Mincovna project is highly specialized, combining complex manufacturing operations, stringent security requirements, public spaces and a modern office environment. In addition to planning the overall project and its individual construction phases, we had to address a number of unusual challenges during the preparation stage. One of these involved relocating forest ant colonies to new habitats and subsequently monitoring their successful adaptation to the new environment. It was also essential for us to gain an in-depth understanding of the coin and medal minting process to ensure that the new facility would operate smoothly and efficiently and meet all the required standards,” says Tereza Horňasová, Lead Fit-out Project Manager at Savills.

Security is one of the key considerations underpinning design. The security measures reflect the specific requirements of a facility handling precious metals and currency issued by the Czech National Bank, influencing the building’s layout, technical infrastructure and operational arrangements. At the same time, the entire complex must comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Energy-efficient design
The design also places a strong emphasis on the quality of the working environment and the efficient use of energy and water. The development will feature a green roof, photovoltaic panels and a modern façade shading system. Both extensive and intensive landscaping will be incorporated into outdoor areas and terraces. Rainwater will be collected and reused for irrigation and other purposes within the site. Any excess water will be allowed to infiltrate directly into the ground rather than being discharged into the public sewer system. The building will achieve a Class B energy performance rating. A modern building management and control system will optimize operations, incorporating advanced control features that partly utilise artificial intelligence technologies.

Savills supports Česká Mincovna throughout the entire project lifecycle
Savills is acting on behalf of the client, providing comprehensive development management, project management and cost management services throughout the design and construction phases. The scope of services also includes construction supervision and health and safety coordination. The Savills team is supporting Česká Mincovna throughout the entire development process, from optimising the initial concept design through detailed design, consultations with relevant authorities and permitting procedures, to construction, completion and the facility's operational launch. The engagement also includes preparations for relocating the company's existing operations to the new building. One of the key challenges will be the transferring the production equipment and machinery, while minimizing disruption to manufacturing operations.

“For a project of this complexity, it was essential from the outset to strike the right balance between production requirements, operational security, workplace quality, architecture and overall project costs. Equally important was ensuring that the development would fit into the wider urban context, both architecturally and operationally. One of the main objectives during the preparation stage was to optimise the project around the specific needs of Česká mincovna while ensuring its integration into the broader development of the city and surrounding area. This involved establishing standards appropriate to the significance and long-term use of the facility and subsequently discussing them with all relevant stakeholders, including the city authorities. The result will be a modern, representative and highly functional headquarters for Česká mincovna, designed to adapt to future developments in production and technology and serve the company for generations to come,” adds Jan Jurčíček, Head of Building & Project Consultancy at Savills.

Construction of the new facility commenced in July 2026, with completion scheduled for the transition between the second and third quarters of 2028. The project investor is Mincovní, a.s., with Savills CZ s.r.o. acting as the client's representative and providing development management, project management, cost management, construction supervision and health and safety coordination. The architectural design is being developed by Ing. arch. Tomáš Hanák, while LINSTRAM is responsible for the design of the office interiors. RESTYL PLAN s.r.o. provides design and engineering services, including documentation for the building permit, modifications to the building design prior to completion and detailed construction documentation. IMOS Brno, a.s. has been appointed as the general contractor.