Australia's oldest operating mint
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The Perth Mint
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One Tonne Gold Coin
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Live Gold Pour Demonstration
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Welcome to Australia's oldest operating mint, which opened for business on 20 June 1899, more than 125 years ago!
Gatehouse and Mint Forecourt
Our striking main building was designed by Chief Government Architect George Temple Poole.
Administration Building
Your journey around The Perth Mint begins here!
Reception
Step into The Perth Mint Exhibition to marvel at the largest gold coin in the world!
One Tonne Gold Coin
Be enthralled by our glittering displays of natural gold nuggets and specimens.
Gold Gallery
Pass through thick steel doors and step inside one of The Perth Mint vaults.
Vault
Witness a live gold pour in our original 1899 Melting House.
Melting House
Explore coins produced by The Perth Mint across 125 years.
Minting Gallery
Look through the windows along the Minting Gallery into the Coining Press Room of Australia's oldest working mint.
Coining Press Room
Commemorate your visit by creating your very own personalised medallion.
Personalised Medallions
Take a seat in our shady courtyard
Courtyard
Take home something special
Gift and Souvenir Room
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What’s on
Daily at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
The Perth Mint Gold Tour
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About
The iconic Perth Mint, one of Perth's premier tourist attractions, was established following the discovery of gold in Western Australia in the 1890s. We opened for business on 20 June 1899, the third Australian branch of Britain's Royal Mint.
The state heritage listed Perth Mint site includes our striking main administration building and our industrial factory where we continue to make all our coin products today. Our 125 year history gives us the distinction of being Australia's oldest operating mint.
The Perth Mint Gold Tour is a guided experience that shares our rich history with visitors. Discover the stories of Western Australia's Gold Rush, come face to face with our Guiness World record breaking one tonne gold coin and witness a live gold pour in our original Melting House.
Following your tour, stay and explore our Gold Exhibition, with its glittering array of gold nuggets and specimens and treasures from our historic coin collection.
During your visit explore a stunning selection of coins, jewellery and gifts, or use our bullion services to trade precious metals.
Open
Monday to Sunday 9am–5pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April).