MDC 2025 brochure

27-29 April 2025

Cape Town, South Africa

Minting Tomorrow’s Treasures, Today

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About MDC The MDC (Mint Directors Conference), held every two years, is the pre-eminent international event where mint directors, suppliers, dealers/retailers and other stakeholders come together to exchange information and debate the development in and future of coins.

Discussion Topics Through plenary papers, keynote addresses, panel discussions, smaller dual-track sessions and interactive workshops, the MDC will explore a range of key topics falling into the broad categories of: the future of cash and mints, circulating coins, collector coins, bullion, technology, and security.

Topics such as: z Everyone assumes cash/coins are dying. But are they really? Let’s separate fact from fiction z Ensuring a voice for coins – where to start? z How can we maintain demand, interest and profitability in a declining market? How is this being done in particular countries? z How can mints play a part in the payment ecosystem of the future? z What are the new trends in numismatics that could reverse flat revenues and the decline in traditional dealerships? z How can we engage with the younger generation? How can we interest them in coin buying? In fact, let’s ask younger mint employees to join us at the conference to tell us z The bullion market. Making an investment case for gold z Discuss and agree on the bullion/collectible coin boundary z As an industry, where we will be in 10 years’ time… and more importantly is this where we want to be?

Mint Member (IMDA)

Mint Member (non-IMDA)

$1,670

$2,000

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Special Member

$1,840 z Government Issuer z Central bank, treasury or government finance ministry

Associate Member

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Social Partner

$1,150

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Programme SUNDAY 27 APRIL PM

Technical Committee – Members Only Chair: Manfred Matziner-Leopold

Mint Directors Association – Members Only Chair: Mark Cartwright EVENING

Welcome Reception LIFE GRAND CAFÉ V&A WATERFRONT

MONDAY 28 APRIL AM

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Welcome to MDC and Opening Address by the South African Reserve Bank Welcome Address

Breakout Track 1 – IMD Technical Committee Presentations

South African Reserve Bank / South African Mint

Automated Coin and Blank Inspection

Plenary Session: Set the Scene

Polish Mint, Siemowit Kalukiewicz

Chair of the Mint Directors’ Association (MDA), Marie Lemay

Three Component Coins

Plenary Session: Future World Presentation: Create Tomorrow Together (Technology Innovation Acceleration)

Laser Applications

Keynote Speaker, Doug Vining

Plenary Session: State of Industry Hosted by the MDA and facilitated

by Mark Cartwright Survey Says: Global Attitudes and Behaviours Towards Cash and Coin Use – Mint Perspectives We will explore opportunities to leverage insights gathered by mints around the world to contribute to a global perspective.

Chair: Manfred Matzinger-Leopold

Monnaie de Paris, Pascal Rencker US Mint, TBC

Coin Design Handbook and Sensor Sensitivity for Plated Coins CPI, Mathew Phillips

Breakout Track 2: The collector of the future – What does it mean for our industry Chair: Mark Cartwright

Panel Session: Treading Lightly: Carbon Footprint Reduction in the Mint Industry Closing Remarks EVENING

Dinner: GOLD RESTAURANT – AFRICAN THEME

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TUESDAY 29 APRIL AM

Plenary Session: KEYNOTE SPEAKER Opportunity to Showcase Local Talent South African Mint and South African Reserve Bank

Breakout Session 3: IMD Technical Committee Presentations

Breakout Session 4: Precious Metal Supply Chain from Refining to Customer Chair: Michael Jackson Refinery View & Insights Rand Refinery, Peter Bouwer Mint/Brand View & Insights Prestige Bullion, Richard Collocott

Chair: Mike Gradwell

Plenary Session: Artificial Intelligence – Benchmarking in the Minting Industry Current and Future use in our Industry with integrated Automation Best Practise PM Bavarian State Mint, Reinhard Riffel and Royal Australian Mint, Sharon Tran

Burnishing Guideline Update

Plenary Session: Industry insights – Take Aways from the Conference

Schuler, Dieter Merkle

Panel discussion of the main insights from the conference sessions Closing Remarks Bus Departs for Gala Dinner

Coin Anti-counterfeiting and Genuineness

Gala Dinner – CAPE POINT VINEYARDS

Spaleck, Ingo Löken

Quality Guideline Update

EVENING

Austrian Mint / Royal Canadian Mint / US Mint, Xianyao Li

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Social Events Sunday 27th April 2025

Life Grand Café V&A Waterfront The Life Grand Café, housed in a former Post Office dating back to 1902, offers a light-filled, stylish space that harmonises modern design with the building’s historical charm. The ambiance is chic yet comfortable, inviting guests to linger over a Mediterranean-inspired menu filled with classic dishes, each crafted with a creative twist. Food is prepared simply, using fresh ingredients, with a woodburning oven adding a warm touch to many dishes.

The café boasts a tree-shaded terrace that overlooks the bustling harbour, making it the perfect opportunity to meet colleagues from across the minting industry and beyond in a relaxed setting before the conference officially opens. The dress code for the evening is casual.

Monday 28th April 2025

An Immersive African Experience at GOLD Restaurant Located in Cape Town, GOLD Restaurant provides an authentic African experience that goes beyond dining.

A night here is an immersive journey through African culture, featuring a 14-dish “taste safari” paired with traditional Mali puppets and vibrant entertainment.

The African Experience at GOLD will begin with cocktails on arrival and then embark on an immersive journey through African flavors and culture. The entertainment, featuring storytelling, singing, and dancing, unfolds throughout the evening creating an evening of African celebration curated by GOLDs Pan-African team. The dress code for the evening is casual.

Tuesday 29th April 2025 – Gala Dinner

Cape Point Vineyards – Where Stunning Vistas Frame the Artistry of Fine Wine and Dining Kindly Sponsored by Poongsan =Nestled between the tranquil Atlantic Ocean and the majestic silhouette of Table Mountain, Cape Point Vineyards is one of South Africa’s most beautiful wine estates, located just beyond the lively pulse of Cape Town. This scenic jewel offers an exceptional blend of award-winning wines and exquisite cuisine in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty.

Here, fine wine and fine dining come together, framed by panoramic views that create an unforgettable experience.

The dress code for the evening is business casual.

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Wednesday 1 May 2025

South African Mint Tour The tour of the South African Mint Company will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025 in Centurion, Gauteng. If you would like to attend the official tour, please make travel arrangements to depart Cape Town on 30 April or the morning of 1 May 2025 to Johannesburg. The tour will start at 10.00 To reserve your place on the tour and for further details please contact: Belinda Greyson – Belinda.Greyson@samint.co.za

Tuesday 28th April 2025

Coin Awards The winners will be announced at the MDC Gala Dinner on Tuesday 28th April 2025 at Cape Point Vineyards The six categories are: z Best Commemorative Gold Coin z Best Commemorative Silver Coin z Best Circulating Coin or Coin Series z Best Sustainability Initiative z Best Packaging (of a collectible coin) z Best Collaboration Project new category

Venue The Westin Cape Town Cape Town, known as the adventure capital of South Africa. Home to iconic mountain ranges, stunning natural wonders, thrilling landscapes, and ocean vistas. The city is known for its harbour, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.

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