Don Mackay-Coghill

Don Mackay-Coghill is a major figure in The Perth Mint’s history, first as the initial chief executive of the Mint’s corporate identity Gold Corporation from 1986 to 2003 and then as its chairman from 2015 to 2018.

The South African-born Mackay-Coghill had a successful career in the gold industry in his home country, including as CEO of Intergold where he was responsible for the introduction of the highly successful Krugerrand to world markets, which created the first global market for bullion coins. 

As CEO of Gold Corporation, he led The Perth Mint’s foray into the bullion coin market with the launch of Australian Nugget bullion coin series in 1987 and the expansion of the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program into silver and platinum coins.

Earlier, Mackay-Coghill had a notable career as a cricketer, including a stint as captain of the leading provincial team Transvaal where he was a fast bowler.

Don Mackay-Coghill is a major figure in The Perth Mint’s history, first as the initial chief executive of the Mint’s corporate identity Gold Corporation from 1986 to 2003 and then as its chairman from 2015 to 2018.

The South African-born Mackay-Coghill had a successful career in the gold industry in his home country, including as CEO of Intergold where he was responsible for the introduction of the highly successful Krugerrand to world markets, which created the first global market for bullion coins. 

As CEO of Gold Corporation, he led The Perth Mint’s foray into the bullion coin market with the launch of Australian Nugget bullion coin series in 1987 and the expansion of the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program into silver and platinum coins.

Earlier, Mackay-Coghill had a notable career as a cricketer, including a stint as captain of the leading provincial team Transvaal where he was a fast bowler.

Don Mackay-Coghill