Located in the Swiss capital city Bern, it is responsible for manufacturing Swiss franc coins, both of the currency and bullion variety.

Since 1998, the Official Mint of the Confederation operates as an independent business unit under the name Swissmint.

The mint's building is a heritage site of national significance.

[1] It was built in 1903–06 based on designs by Theodor Gohl to replace an older building at the Gerberngraben.

The sober, industrial-style yellow brick building is fronted by a Neo-Renaissance façade in marble and sandstone.