The Perth Mint
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Why go
- Learn about the 1,012-kilogram gold coin it created in October 2011, described as the world’s largest, heaviest and most valuable at the time.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Gold pouring demonstrationWatch molten gold being poured into bars from seating in the Melting House.Melting House
Know before you go
- Entry to the shop, grounds and bullion trading room is free. This does not establish free admission to exhibitions or tours.
- Open daily 09:00–17:00; closed on 25 April.
Tips for your visit
- Allow about one hour for the gold tour, or about two and a half hours for the combined Bell Tower and Mint tour.
With kids
- The giant gold coin shows a red kangaroo on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other.
Interesting facts3
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2011
The 2011 coin is about 80 centimetres across, over 12 centimetres thick and weighs about 1,012 kilograms.
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It is made of 24-karat gold with 99.99% purity.
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1 million
Its legal-tender face value is A$1 million; its gold was valued at A$53.5 million when it was minted.
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History
The mint’s early work included producing local currency and buying locally mined gold to turn into coins and bullion.
- 1896John Forrest laid the mint building’s foundation stone.
- 20 June 1899It opened as the last of Australia’s three colonial Royal Mint branches, refining gold and making sovereigns and half-sovereigns for the British Empire.
- 1931It stopped making gold sovereigns after Britain left the gold standard. By then, it had struck over 106 million sovereigns and nearly 735,000 half-sovereigns.
- 1957It produced a 13-troy-ounce proof gold plate of almost six nines purity; the Royal Mint ordered some as a benchmark.
- 1970Western Australia’s state government acquired the mint on 1 July.
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- 1983It ended production of circulating coins.
- 1987Gold Corporation was created to operate the mint and enable precious-metal legal-tender coins for global buyers. Prime Minister Bob Hawke launched its Australian Nugget Gold Coins Series.
- 2000Its cumulative refined-gold output reached 4,500 tonnes.
How to get there
- On footWalk east along Hay Street from Perth city centre to number 310.
- BusTake the free Red CAT to Perth Mint CAT stop R06.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair and pram access Wide passageways and ramps in the shop and exhibition areas.
- Tours for visitors with special needs Separate tours can be arranged.
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- Phone
- +61894217222
Questions and answers
Where can I trade in person?
In-person trading is available only at the mint’s store.
Can I buy The Perth Mint’s products online?
Yes. Products can be bought online as well as in the shop.
Who owns The Perth Mint?
It is owned by Gold Corporation, which is wholly owned by the Western Australian Government.
Which coin series does The Perth Mint produce?
Its precious-metal coin ranges include Nugget, Platinum Koala, Silver Kookaburra and Swan.
How can I contact The Perth Mint?
Call +61 8 9421 7222.
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