Alaska Mint, Anchorage
Alaska Mint in Anchorage is a treasure trove of Alaskan artistry and heritage, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of gold and silver crafting. Since its founding in 1990 by the Robuck family, this downtown Anchorage gem has become renowned for its meticulously crafted medallions, coins, and jewelry. Visitors are invited to tour this unique facility, watching artisans transform gold and silver into collectible coins and medallions, many engraved with classic Alaskan images such as bears, wolves, and Iditarod champions.
The Alaska Mint’s offerings extend beyond beautiful medallions; it showcases an array of jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets crafted from natural gold nuggets and gold quartz—a rare mineral found only in a few places around the world. These pieces capture the essence of Alaska’s natural beauty while being priced to remain accessible. Jewelry lovers and collectors alike will be drawn to the store’s collection, which includes exclusive, limited-edition medallions produced annually, making each piece a unique Alaskan keepsake.
Not just a store, Alaska Mint is also a cultural landmark, located at the starting point for Anchorage's famous Iditarod and Fur Rondy races. Here, shoppers can take a break from perusing the displays at the in-store coffee bar, adding a touch of relaxation to their visit. For a truly memorable experience, Alaska Mint also features custom jewelry services, allowing visitors to design pieces that reflect their individual stories, all crafted by expert jewelers.
The Alaska Mint’s offerings extend beyond beautiful medallions; it showcases an array of jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets crafted from natural gold nuggets and gold quartz—a rare mineral found only in a few places around the world. These pieces capture the essence of Alaska’s natural beauty while being priced to remain accessible. Jewelry lovers and collectors alike will be drawn to the store’s collection, which includes exclusive, limited-edition medallions produced annually, making each piece a unique Alaskan keepsake.
Not just a store, Alaska Mint is also a cultural landmark, located at the starting point for Anchorage's famous Iditarod and Fur Rondy races. Here, shoppers can take a break from perusing the displays at the in-store coffee bar, adding a touch of relaxation to their visit. For a truly memorable experience, Alaska Mint also features custom jewelry services, allowing visitors to design pieces that reflect their individual stories, all crafted by expert jewelers.
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Alaska Mint on Map
Sight Name: Alaska Mint
Sight Location: Anchorage, USA (See walking tours in Anchorage)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Anchorage, USA (See walking tours in Anchorage)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Anchorage, Alaska
Create Your Own Walk in Anchorage
Creating your own self-guided walk in Anchorage is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Anchorage Historical Buildings
As a perfect basecamp for exploring much of what Alaska has to offer, Anchorage is the font of the state’s history. The Downtown’s convenient grid pattern – compact enough to be walked by curious visitors ready to explore the 49th state's largest and most important city – was set up at the same time as the construction started on the Government Hill neighborhood in 1915.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Many of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Anchorage Introduction Walking Tour
Anchorage was settled in 1914 and incorporated as a city six years later. It was named after a hardware and clothing store that was held in a dry-docked steamship nearby. That store was called "The Anchorage." The city holds almost half of the population of Alaska and is one of the largest cities by area in the United States.
Though Anchorage was settled in the 20th century,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Though Anchorage was settled in the 20th century,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles