Your story
is our story
For 125 years, The Perth Mint has been part of the Western Australian story. We have supported the gold industry from the goldrush days of the late 1800s, produced currency for Australia and the British Empire and now operate a global precious metals business and popular tourism enterprise. Our story continues to evolve.
Do you have a Perth Mint story?
Tell us about it for a chance to win a special anniversary silver coin.
Our story
Capturing time
Next section
Decimal currency introduced in Australia. Peak of bronze coin production - 125 million one and two cent coins
Perth Mint refines gold to highest purity achieved
to date
(99.999% pure)
1940
1950
1940
Memorial effigy for Queen Elizabeth II
JOHN CAMPBELL
The Mint’s first deputy master John Campbell came to the role as a military man, not a minting man.
Don Mackay-Coghill
Don Mackay-Coghill’s legacy looms large at the Mint. He was its first CEO and later, its Chairman.
TRACEY MCNAB
Tracey McNab has worked in the gold industry from one end to the other and thinks she is in the best place right now.
First coins with effigy of King Charles III
2010
1990
2000
Mint produces gold medals for Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games
World record one-tonne coin poured
Our first million-dollar gold collector coin minted, the one-of-a-kind Kimberley Treasure
Perth Mint Exhibition opens
1980
New refinery opens at Perth Airport
Gold Corporation established as the Mint’s controlling entity. Official bullion coin program launched
Arthur Bayley and William Ford discover gold at Coolgardie, setting off the Western Australian goldrush
Visit by Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (future King
George V)
WA Government takes control from Royal Mint
Last Royal Mint
staff photo
The largest gold nugget found in WA, the Golden Eagle, discovered near Coolgardie.
It is later melted at the Mint
1970
1960
1890
1920
1930
1910
1900
Premier Sir John Forrest lays foundation stone of the Perth branch of the Royal Mint
First gold delivered
Mint officially opens
First Australian coinage minted (3.6 million pennies)
Supporting the WA community for 125 years
Global Gold
Next section
Madeleine Petty
As a public face of the Mint, Madeleine Petty relishes the chance to tell our stories.
Our landmark building
Our East Perth building was designed by one of Western Australia’s most significant colonial architects, George Temple Poole.
in gold
Left: Perth Mint now
Right: Perth Mint building plans 1897
Slide the dial left and right
to view more of the image
Capturing time
Gold has driven Australia’s prosperity since the first goldrushes in eastern states in the mid-1800s. Since the early 1900s, WA has produced the bulk of Australian gold and most of it has been refined at The Perth Mint.
Coins through the years
Next section
Our numismatic and bullion coin programs drove the renaissance of The Perth Mint in the late 1980s and now our extensive range of gold, silver and platinum coins are sought after by collectors around the globe.
Hover over each
country for more information
GREG ZEHNDER
Greg Zehnder’s family ties with early Western Australian colonial history are one reason he is such an avid collector of numismatic coins from The Perth Mint.
Platinum
Anniversary
Before Christmas
KEN DOWNIE
Ken Downie is a veteran of the world of coin collecting and has an almost 40-year association with The Perth Mint.
Innovation
and artistry
Australian gold
to the world
NEIL ROGERS
Neil Rogers can trace his time with The Perth Mint back to its modern renaissance in the late 1980s when Gold Corporation was established...
Your story
Next section
Coins through the years
Monarchs
on our coins
Share to win a coin!
Do you have a story to tell about The Perth Mint? Did you have a memorable visit as a child, an interesting family connection, or have you had an encounter with our ghosts?
Share your experience with us for a chance to win one of our limited mintage 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz silver proof coins! These coins have been produced specially to mark our milestone year and feature a trio of iconic Australian wildlife species - the kangaroo, koala and kookaburra.
Your story is our story
We want to hear your story...
GRAHAM MCGARRY
Graham McGarry is a legend of the gold industry in Kalgoorlie and a strong advocate for The Perth Mint.
Your story
is our story
For 125 years, The Perth Mint has been part of the Western Australian story. We have supported the gold industry from the goldrush days of the late 1800s, produced currency for Australia and the British Empire and now operate a global precious metals business and popular tourism enterprise. Our story continues to evolve.
Do you have a Perth Mint story?
Tell us about it for a chance to win a special anniversary silver coin.
Our story
Memorial effigy for Queen Elizabeth II
First coins with effigy of King Charles III
Our first million-dollar gold collector coin minted, the one-of-a-kind Kimberley Treasure
World record one-tonne coin poured
Perth Mint Exhibition opens
TRACEY MCNAB
Tracey McNab has worked in the gold industry from one end to the other and thinks she is in the best place right now.
Mint produces gold medals for Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games
New refinery opens at Perth Airport
Gold Corporation established as the Mint’s controlling entity. Official bullion coin program launched
WA Government takes control from Royal Mint
Last Royal Mint
staff photo
The largest gold nugget found in WA, the Golden Eagle, discovered near Coolgardie. It is later melted at the Mint
Decimal currency introduced in Australia. Peak of bronze coin production - 125 million one and two cent coins
Perth Mint refines gold to highest purity achieved
to date
(99.999% pure)
First Australian coinage minted (3.6 million pennies)
Mint officially opens
First gold delivered
Visit by Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (future King
George V)
JOHN CAMPBELL
The Mint’s first deputy master John Campbell came to the role as a military man, not a minting man.
Supporting the WA community for 125 years
Premier Sir John Forrest lays foundation stone of the Perth branch of the Royal Mint
Arthur Bayley and William Ford discover gold at Coolgardie, setting off the Western Australian goldrush
Madeleine Petty
As a public face of the Mint, Madeleine Petty relishes the chance to tell our stories.
Our landmark building
Our East Perth building was designed by one of Western Australia’s most significant colonial architects, George Temple Poole.
Slide the dial left and right
to view more of the image
Left: Perth Mint now
Right: Perth Mint building plans 1897
Capturing time
Platinum
Kookaburra
Anniversary
Before Christmas
Innovation
and artistry
Australian gold
to the world
Hover over each
country for more information
GREG ZEHNDER
Greg Zehnder’s family ties with early Western Australian colonial history are one reason he is such an avid collector of numismatic coins from The Perth Mint.
Monarchs
on our coins
NEIL ROGERS
Neil Rogers can trace his time with The Perth Mint back to its modern renaissance in the late 1980s when Gold Corporation was established...
Coins through the years
Your story is our story
We want to hear your story...
Share to win a coin!
Do you have a story to tell about The Perth Mint? Did you have a memorable visit as a child, an interesting family connection, or have you had an encounter with our ghosts?
Share your experience with us for a chance to win one of our limited mintage 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz silver proof coins! These coins have been produced specially to mark our milestone year and feature a trio of iconic Australian wildlife species - the kangaroo, koala and kookaburra.
GRAHAM MCGARRY
Graham McGarry is a legend of the gold industry in Kalgoorlie and a strong advocate for The Perth Mint.