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 frequently asked questions providing further details of how you may be affected during this upgrade, which includes the deployment of our new website. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding. 1. General 2. Bullion and collector websites 3. Depository online (DOL)/GoldPass 4. New website 5. Shop and exhibition 6. Contact details 1. General Which online servi ..read more

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 in, however, it’s important to understand who you can trust and what is a fair price for your gold. So how is the gold price determined? Gold is traded night and day on international exchanges, meaning the price is moving all the time. The price you see on the nightly newscast is likely to be indicative only – therefore it’s wise to search it up on the web for the most up-to-date figure. SEE THE LATEST PERT ..read more

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 inspired by the fascinating mythological story behind the 12 animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Great Race It is a Chinese tradition that thousands of years ago the Emperor divided the measurement of time into 12 years coinciding with monthly cycles of the Moon’s phases. He also decreed that each year in his lunar calendar would be overseen by one of 12 animals – the mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, s ..read more

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 page. But it is a serious source of discussion at The Perth Mint, which last financial year sold more than 14 million coins, medallions and minted bars. Some of the coins are cultural, used to celebrate the Lunar New Year or celebrate the Diwali Festival. There are themed coins that depict Australian flora and fauna, the Australian Opal Lunar series that combines intricate design with precious gems, to The Perth Mint’s an ..read more

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 natural desire to make sense of and create order in their world, and as part of this process, their inclination to collect starts at a young age. Collecting, comparing and sorting objects is an instinctual part of play that helps children develop their understanding of the world, while also building the foundation of their mathematical skills. Toddlers begin by collecting likeminded toys and sorting by shap ..read more

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.  The opulent Jewelled Horse coin showcases spectacular and rare treasures from two West Australian icons – The Perth Mint and Argyle Pink Diamonds. The Jewelled Horse is the fourth release from The Perth Mint’s range of diamond-studded coins showcasing Asia’s revered mythical and mortal creatures. This limited-edition coin – with a mintage of only eight – follows in the footsteps of The Perth Mint’s past annua ..read more

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 gems usually start out as very pale yellow, brown or colourless. The stone is treated with heat and radiation which turns it various shades of striking, vibrant blues. The amount of time it is subjected to the special treatment determines how dark its tone will become. Luckily for December babies, topaz is generally very affordable and so is the perfect birthstone to spoil yourself with. Ancient origins The name t ..read more

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 of lights, it is marked by millions of people in India as well as Hindu and other communities all over the world with candles, fireworks and gifts of gold. In Australia, more and more people have been embracing Diwali, according to multicultural broadcaster SBS. The trend only seems likely to continue. As of 2019, Indians were the nation’s third-largest migrant group – numbers leaping dramatically from 592,0 ..read more

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 page. But it is a serious source of discussion at The Perth Mint, which last financial year sold more than 14 million coins, medallions and minted bars. Some of the coins are cultural, used to celebrate the Lunar New Year or celebrate the Diwali Festival. There are themed coins that depict Australian flora and fauna, the Australian Opal Lunar series that combines intricate design with precious gems, to The Perth Mint’s an ..read more

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 natural desire to make sense of and create order in their world, and as part of this process, their inclination to collect starts at a young age. Collecting, comparing and sorting objects is an instinctual part of play that helps children develop their understanding of the world, while also building the foundation of their mathematical skills. Toddlers begin by collecting likeminded toys and sorting by shap ..read more