2021-11-15 05:36
The Perth Mint is carrying out a planned business system upgrade from 2.00pm AWST (GMT+8) Friday 26 November though to 8am AWST Tuesday 30 November 2021.
Please see below a list of frequentl… Read More
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2021-09-07 00:36
The Perth Mint is delighted to unveil the Australian Lunar 2022 Year of the Tiger proof quality coin series.
Launched back in 1996 and now in its third cycle, the ever-popular program is ins… Read More
2021-03-18 01:28
It’s a tricky challenge: identify the theme for a collectable coin that will win the hearts of collectors — and do it a year or two in advance, before any design has hit the pag… Read More
2021-03-18 00:58
Introducing your niece or nephew, child, or grandchild to the world of coin collecting, can lead to a rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime.
Why children love collecting
Children have a… Read More
2021-01-18 01:11
In what will be The Perth Mint’s most significant release for 2021, The Jewelled Horse 10oz Gold Proof Coin captures the majestic horse in the finest gold and rare Argyle pink diamonds… Read More
2020-12-08 06:44
December’s birthstone is the dazzling blue topaz, an exceptional stone thought to have been discovered more than 2 million years ago.
While topaz comes in a variety of colours, these g… Read More
2020-11-04 02:51
The popular five-day festival of Diwali (or Deepavali) celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Known as the festival o… Read More
2020-11-03 07:26
The result of a complex and distinctive cut, the pear-shaped or teardrop diamond dates back to the 1400s.
It was created by Flemish diamond cutter Lodewyk van Berquem, whose remarkable work… Read More
2020-10-29 08:12
Built in 1899, The Perth Mint’s heritage building is one of Perth’s most impressive colonial-era monuments and one of the first buildings entered on the Western Australian herita… Read More
2020-10-27 22:00
The Perth Mint has an extensive luxury jewellery collection that has something for every taste. Whether you’re choosing a ring for your partner or yourself, The Perth Mint can find you… Read More
2020-10-06 01:41
The Perth Mint has issued this spectacular 2020 5oz silver coloured antiqued coin celebrating the Signs of the Zodiac.
The coin’s reverse portrays the signs of the zodiac in colour. Wi… Read More
2020-09-21 03:57
In Greek mythology, Nike was invited to live on Mount Olympus by Zeus, the king of the gods, as a reward for becoming his charioteer during the Titan War. Guiding Zeus’s horses through… Read More
2020-09-17 04:47
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Australian Kookaburra
2020 2 kilo Silver Antiqued High Relief CoinMaximum mintage: 200
John Wayne
2020 1oz Silver… Read More
2020-09-15 04:55
‘Mule’ is the numismatic term to describe a coin struck from dies not originally intended for use together. Australia’s most famous mule is a halfpenny struck in 1916. It i… Read More
2020-09-03 06:07
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Australian Swan
2019 5oz Silver Proof High Relief CoinIssue limit: 500
Barbie 60th Anniversary
2019 2oz Rose Gold… Read More
2020-09-03 06:06
Congratulations Lisa Bates from Tasmania for the correct answer of ‘Flaming Pearl’.
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2020-09-01 00:19
We’re enormously excited to unveil our 2021 Year of the Ox designs from the Australian Lunar Coin Series III. In silver they portray an appealing design of an ox and its calf with a ch… Read More
2020-09-01 00:00
The Perth Mint is delighted to unveil the Proof Issue of the Australian Lunar 2021 Year of the Ox Coin Series.
Launched back in 1996 and now in its third run, the ever-popular program is ins… Read More
2020-08-07 05:54
Do you have a jar of old pre-decimal coins at the back of a drawer? With the price of silver rising significantly in recent weeks, now is a good time to see exactly what might be in it.
Aust… Read More
2020-08-04 00:43
The mythological Chinese dragon is a highly auspicious symbol of power, strength and good fortune. Unlike the malevolent dragon in Western folklore, it is regarded as a benevolent creature… Read More
2020-08-04 00:27
Collectors will be champing at the bit to secure the stunning silver coin featured on the front cover of this month’s bulletin. Struck in superb high relief, it portrays a magnificent… Read More
2020-07-22 07:58
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Australian Swan
2020 1oz Silver Proof CoinMaximum mintage: 2,500
Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
2020 2oz Silve… Read More
2020-07-20 07:33
Struck in the shape of cogwheels, the eye-catching silver coins in this set both feature 12 teeth. Certain to appeal to those with a mechanical mind, the coins are presented in a transparent… Read More
2020-07-07 02:00
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Laughing Buddha
2019 1oz Silver Antiqued CoinMaximum mintage: 3,000
Australian Kangaroo 2019
2oz Gold Proof H… Read More
2020-07-07 00:32
Millions of people use instantly recognisable emoji icons to help express their feelings, thoughts and emotions.
For your chance to win this beautifully coloured pure silver coin, which… Read More
2020-07-07 00:19
The front cover of the July new coin bulletin is dedicated to our magnificent Great Southern Land silver coin. Depicting a ring of iconic native animals, it features an Australia map-shaped… Read More
2020-06-18 08:48
Fifty years ago, on the evening of 31 June 1970 the Union Jack on the Perth branch of the Royal Mint was lowered for the final time. The next day, the Australian flag was proudly raised for… Read More
2020-06-16 02:17
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Voyage of Discovery Endeavour
1770-2020 2oz Silver Antiqued CoinMaximum mintage: 1,770
Starfleet Command Emblem
2… Read More
2020-06-02 01:06
We mark the end of the financial year with the release of our first ever gilded high relief silver coin. Not only is the iconic bird on the stunning Australian Kookaburra coated in 24-carat… Read More
2020-06-02 01:06
Standing up to 1.9 metres tall, the emu is Australia’s largest bird and the second biggest in the world. Capable of running on powerful legs at up to 50 kph, it lives throughout most o… Read More
2020-05-27 02:44
With the Australian dollar price of gold at near record levels, people with old gold jewellery or unwanted gold coins and bars could be in a position to make a small fortune
Before cashing i… Read More
2020-05-20 03:02
Around 200 Adelaide Pounds have survived from the mid-nineteenth century making the opportunity to secure such an important piece of colonial numismatic history rare indeed. That’s why… Read More
2020-05-14 00:33
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
James Bond 007
2020 1oz Silver Coin in CardIssue Limit: 3,000
Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
2019 1.5oz Bi-Metal Pr… Read More
2020-05-05 03:30
For people terrified of Red Back and Funnel Web spiders, Australia is home to another alarming creepy-crawly: the Tarantula. In fact, we have several different species of this burrowing, lo… Read More
2020-05-05 03:29
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 you will notice a reduced number of commemorative and collector releases in May. This is a temporary measure with our production schedule… Read More
2020-04-22 01:46
The impact of the Second World War was staggering. Affecting almost every corner of the globe, it involved about 70 million serving personnel who fought on behalf of either the Allied or Axi… Read More
2020-04-07 01:59
Major commemorations around the world this year will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Honouring the courage and sacrifices of those who fought for peace, The Perth Mint… Read More
2020-04-07 01:28
Her Majesty The Queen was born on 21 April 1926. Just 25 years later she acceded to the throne and was crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1953 amid enthusiastic celebrations across the Commonwe… Read More
2020-03-30 06:57
If you’re interested in pre-decimals, you may have noticed the presence of the letters ‘PL’ on some Australian sixpence, threepence, penny and half-penny coins issued in 19… Read More
2020-03-11 02:17
Recognising the significance of surfing in modern Australian culture, The Perth Mint has launched the nation’s first legal tender coin shaped like a surfboard.
Struck from 99.99% pure… Read More
2020-03-10 01:16
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Australian Swan
2019 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Maximum mintage: 2,500
Australian Lunar 2020 Year of the Mouse
1oz Gol… Read More
2020-03-09 01:52
The first voyage of James Cook between 1768 and 1771 was a combined Royal Navy and Royal Society expedition to the south Pacific Ocean.
On board HMB Endeavour, the converted collier that pre… Read More
2020-03-03 01:46
When British convicts landed on the rocks at Sydney Cove in January 1788, it would not have occurred to them that their remote location would become a major port. But it quickly became… Read More
2020-03-03 01:31
Captain Cook’s research vessel Endeavour reached Australia in 1770. To mark the 250th anniversary of the historic voyage, The Perth Mint is proud to unveil a spectacular suite of gold… Read More
2020-02-18 06:27
Paris is known as the city of romance so it’s entirely fitting that it’s home to what is widely considered to be the finest diamond in the world.
The Regent Diamond was discovere… Read More
2020-02-05 01:01
It’s one of pop culture’s greatest logos. Designed by artist Joseph Caroff in time for the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962), the iconic motif fuses the last digit of the… Read More
2020-01-31 02:22
One hundred and fifty-one years after two lucky miners dug it up in outback Australia, the 72 kilo Welcome Stranger remains the largest gold nugget ever discovered!
For your chance to win th… Read More
2020-01-31 02:05
This month we’re thrilled to announce coins featuring the 007 gun logo synonymous with James Bond. Struck by The Perth Mint from pure gold and silver, the outstanding releases pay trib… Read More
2020-01-24 01:30
Coins celebrating the 12 animals of the lunar zodiac have become extremely popular in recent decades.
The Perth Mint can lay claim to inspiring the trend when it became the first major mint… Read More
2020-01-13 01:03
As one of the most powerful animals in Eastern culture, the majestic tiger has been immortalised in rare Argyle pink diamonds on The Perth Mint’s most significant release for 2020.
The… Read More
2020-01-03 00:47
The traditional Chinese calendar is based on the monthly cycles of the Moon’s phases. In 2020, Chinese New Year is celebrated on 25 January, the beginning of 16 days of revelries… Read More
2020-01-03 00:22
Best wishes from The Perth Mint as we kick off not just a new calendar year, but also a new lunar year!
This month marks the beginning of the Year of the Mouse, the first symbol of the Chine… Read More
2019-12-12 05:59
The term ‘Starfleet Command’ was first used in Court Martial, an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series which went to air in 1967.
Even though it is a remote organisation, lar… Read More
2019-11-25 01:40
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Forty years after its release in 1979, Alien is remembered for its ground-breaking special effects and extreme horror, especially the violent eruption of the loa… Read More
2019-11-25 01:31
Coins celebrating the legendary Star Trek sci fi series reach new heights in December with a unique collectable representing Starfleet Command’s iconic emblem. The two-piece set includ… Read More
2019-11-20 06:52
In 1919, the brilliantly-minded Marcel Tolkowsky revealed the ideal cut for a diamond.
From a famous family of diamond cutters, he’d spent years studying how diamonds reflect light.
To… Read More
2019-11-11 01:46
John Wayne, the Hollywood superstar, visited wartime Australia during Christmas 1943.
‘The Duke’ was heading to New Guinea to entertain American troops stationed there. With lead… Read More
2019-11-11 01:00
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Golden Treasures of Ancient Egypt
2019 2oz Silver Antiqued CoinMaximum mintage: 2,500
Australian Kangaroo
2018 2oz… Read More
2019-11-05 01:30
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Widely regarded as a cinematic masterpiece, Gone with the Wind portrays the fateful romance between free-spirited southern belle Scarlett O’Hara an… Read More
2019-11-05 01:18
Calling all fans of The Duke. This month we’re offering you the chance to pay homage to John Wayne with limited gold and silver coins featuring the king of cowboys in his iconic hat an… Read More
2019-10-18 00:44
Interest in Argyle pink diamonds is reaching new heights.
Over the past few years, the iconic Western Australian gems have increasingly caught the eye of investors, buyers of exclusive jewel… Read More
2019-10-15 03:47
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary
2019 2oz Gold Proof CoinMaximum mintage: 350
Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary
201… Read More
2019-10-10 06:58
One of the earliest gemstones coveted by man, opal has a long and storied history. Compared to volcanoes, galaxies and fireworks thanks to the mesmerising nature of its kaleidoscopic ‘… Read More
2019-10-07 07:27
The most precious of gems, jade holds a special place in Chinese culture. Known as the ‘stone of heaven’, it is treasured for both its aesthetic beauty and spiritual significance… Read More
2019-10-01 01:33
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Actor Scott Bakula, who portrayed Captain Jonathan Archer in Star Trek: Enterprise, turns 65 this month. Predating the original missions of Capt… Read More
2019-10-01 00:41
As our Australian Lunar Coin Series III gains momentum, we are pleased to release the first Australian Lunar Series Silver Trio set showcasing a trifecta of flawless numismatic finishes incl… Read More
2019-09-23 04:32
Just 18 years old, the colony of South Australia fabricated Australia’s first gold coin on this day in 1852.
Strictly speaking it isn’t a coin, but a coin-shaped ingot or token g… Read More
2019-09-03 01:12
The diminutive mouse is revered in many eastern cultures because it outsmarted 11 much larger animals to become the first representative of the lunar calendar.
The Chinese myth explaining it… Read More
2019-09-03 00:59
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One of the iconic characters from the golden age of American animation, Bugs Bunny’s timeless appeal has made him an audience favourite since 1938. Famo… Read More
2019-09-03 00:48
In this month’s bulletin we’re excited to unveil the highly anticipated Australian Lunar Coin Series III. The first of 12 new designs featuring the animals of the ancient Chinese… Read More
2019-08-28 04:59
Have you ever wondered why Australia’s most infamous bushrangers were active across goldfields in Victoria and New South Wales despite the fact that Western Australia is the country&rs&hell…Read More
2019-08-27 07:46
The tiny Polynesian island country of Tuvalu has found some innovative ways to earn revenue in the modern world.
Located in the Pacific Ocean roughly midway between Australia and Hawaii, the… Read More
2019-08-15 02:22
Six months after Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in June 1919, four intrepid Australian airmen achieved another major milestone in aviation history.
T… Read More
2019-08-09 03:26
We are looking forward to meeting coin collectors again at the upcoming Melbourne Money Expo, which takes place in the Malvern Town Hall on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August.
This year’… Read More
2019-08-07 00:55
If you can’t get enough of that wonderful Duff, don’t miss the latest addition to our official series of collectable coins featuring The Simpsons.
It’s the drink of choice… Read More
2019-08-06 00:31
The maneki-neko – or lucky waving cat – is a Japanese talisman associated with good luck and wealth. Familiar sights in Japanese businesses and homes, the figurines are also… Read More
2019-08-06 00:31
This month’s highlights from The Perth Mint include an innovative new silver release that will make collectors of The Simpsons series thirsty for more!
The cleverly struck release is s… Read More
2019-07-24 02:25
This highly valued photograph dated 24 July 1901 records The Perth Mint’s royal visit. At the centre of the picture, High Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York can be seen raisi… Read More
2019-07-18 07:21
Queen Victoria’s eldest son Edward VII is remembered by history not only for his brief reign as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Emperor of India, but for a… Read More
2019-07-17 06:47
Proudly representing The Perth Mint and the Australian gold industry, our one-of-a-kind Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin has taken New York by storm.
In our 120th year of taking… Read More
2019-07-09 05:55
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
Australian Kangaroo
2019 2 Kilo Silver Antiqued High Relief CoinMaximum mintage: 200
Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle… Read More
2019-07-03 00:40
With its great pyramids and hieroglyphic system of pictorial writing, ancient Egypt has left an indelible imprint on the history of mankind.
Hugely important to ancient Egyptians was gold. C… Read More
2019-07-02 00:47
Neil Armstrong stepped down the ladder of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ and onto the surface of the Moon on 20 July 1969. Fifty years later, the first Moon landing is still regarded… Read More
2019-07-02 00:43
At the forefront of many innovative developments in modern numismatics, The Perth Mint is proud to offer collectors another astonishingly original collectable. Perfect for Egyptologists or a… Read More
2019-06-20 01:28
The occasion of our 120th anniversary on 20 June presents an opportunity to recount a story that may sound astonishingly familiar.
Today it’s all but inevitable that major construction… Read More
2019-06-19 00:32
In the pantheon of DC Comics’ anti-heroes, the Joker has had the most profound influence on popular culture.
Invented as Batman’s arch nemesis in 1940, the super villain’s… Read More
2019-06-07 05:11
The first known portable calculating tool, the abacus, is often associated with the development of an ancient network of trade routes referred to as the Silk Road. Spanning 6,400 kilometres… Read More
2019-06-05 00:18
We’re delighted to have further strengthened our ties with actor William Shatner who played Star Trek icon Captain James T. Kirk.
On a recent trip to Perth, Mr. Shatner enjoyed visiti… Read More
2019-06-04 00:34
Born 200 years ago, Queen Victoria ascended to the throne in 1837 at the age of 18 and subsequently reigned for more than six decades. During her time as monarch, the British Empire exp… Read More
2019-06-04 00:33
The Joker is the latest pop culture phenomenon to be featured on a special coin release for collectors. Batman’s most compelling rival since being created nearly 80 years ago, the evil… Read More
2019-05-29 06:08
Today is the birthday of Benedetto Pistrucci, creator of one of the world’s most highly revered gold coin designs.
Born in Italy on 29 May 1784, Pistrucci moved to England in 1815 wher… Read More
2019-05-17 01:47
Widely regarded as a cinema masterpiece, Gone with the Wind is a classic American Civil War drama remembered for its romance between free-spirited southern belle Scarlett O’Hara and ro… Read More
2019-05-08 06:19
In the 1979 movie Alien, crew aboard the Nostromo are lured to the surface of LV-426 where they discover hundreds of sinister egg-like objects. Unknown to the curious astronauts, each egg (o… Read More
2019-05-07 00:24
The world’s largest kingfisher and Australia’s best-known native bird, the Australian kookaburra is famous for its raucous ‘laugh’, which can be heard across the subu… Read More
2019-05-07 00:11
Offering fans numismatic keepsakes featuring their favourite characters from the silver screen, The Perth Mint is at the forefront of the rise in popularity of official licensed coins.
This… Read More
2019-04-17 07:23
A decade ago we released the Australian Decimal Pattern Set, a tribute to the decimal coin designs of Andor Mészáros. Although his native wildlife depictions were not adopted… Read More
2019-04-11 05:55
The Jewelled Dragon, a fabulous 10oz gold coin creation featuring 117 rare Argyle pink diamonds, is officially sold out. Today’s news follows our previous announcement that the Jewell… Read More
2019-04-10 03:05
Ascending to the throne at the age of 18 in 1837 and reigning for more than 63 years, Queen Victoria symbolised a new, confident age in which Britain experienced rapid industrialisation, int… Read More
2019-04-10 02:22
The following collector coin releases are now sold out at The Perth Mint.
The Simpsons – Homer
2019 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Maximum mintage: 5,000
Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
2019 1o… Read More
2019-04-03 06:31
The Wizard of Oz has been declared the most significant Hollywood movie of all time by a group of academic researchers.
The team from Northwestern University, Illinois, said they had compare… Read More
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