The Perth Mint Tour

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.