Perth Mint’s Rich History

The Perth Mint, established in 1899, is one of the oldest mints operating today in Australia. It started as a branch of Britain’s Royal Mint during the gold rush era to refine gold into coins for the British Empire. Over the years, it quickly became known for making top-quality gold sovereigns and half-sovereigns. The mint played an important role in turning raw gold into legal money, which helped boost trade and business in Australia.

Today, the Perth Mint is famous for its top-notch bullion coins and collector items. They have everything from gold and silver to platinum, drawing investors and collectors from all over the globe with their online bullion trading.

Activities at Perth Mint Gold Tour

Here’s what you can look forward to in your Perth Mint Gold Tour:

• Check out a traditional gold pour in Perth Mint’s original melting house, its 19th-century brick walls are filled with gold particles from decades of gold pouring.
• Watch the coin-making process, from design to minting, as they craft collector coins, silver bullion coins, and even platinum coins.
• Explore the gold exhibition to see precious metals like the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, King Henry, and Karratha Queen.
• Personalize your own Perth Mint medallions with custom engravings on materials like aluminum bronze, gold-plated, pure silver, or real gold, available to take home for a small fee.
• Try lifting one of Perth Mint’s last pure gold bars, weighing 403 troy ounces, at the interactive Touch Gold exhibit
• Shop for unique Western Australian treasures such as Argyle Pink Diamonds and South Sea Pearls at the Perth Mint shop.

Tips for your Perth Mint Tour

Make the most out of your trip with these tips:

How long does the Perth Mint tour last?

The Perth Mint tour usually runs for about 45 minutes to an hour, giving you a full-on experience of our gold exhibits, traditional gold pours, and coin-making process.

Can you buy gold from Perth Mint?

You can purchase gold from the Perth Mint at their bullion trading room. They have a wide selection of precious metals, such as gold and silver, available as minted and cast bars, as well as coins.

Can you pay with cash at the Perth Mint?

No, the Perth Mint Shop does not accept cash payments. They accept payments via EFTPOS debit or credit cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay/Samsung Pay, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Telegraphic Transfer, RTGS, and BPAY.