Perth Mint, Perth (must see)
The Perth Mint is the official gold bullion mint of Australia. The building was designed by architect George Temple-Poole. It was established in 1899.
The Perth Mint is well known for creating the world's most valuable coin, the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin Series. This coin is also the largest and heaviest in the world. The coin is approximately 31 inches in diameter and nearly five inches thick. It is made from 99.99 percent pure gold and was valued at $53.5 million Australian dollars at the time of minting.
Along with gold bullion, silver, platinum and market gold are also minted on the premises. The mint also manufactures coins for investors and collectors. The mint refines nearly 80 percent of the gold and 30 pecent of the silver in Australia.
The Perth Mint is a popular destination for tourists. Visitors can view the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin, take a tour of the mint itself, watch a live gold pour and see some of the largest gold and silver specimens in the world. At the entrance to the Perth Mint is the statue "The Strike," which features the original prospectors who discovered gold in Western Australia.
Tourists can also visit the Perth Mint Shop where they will find gold nuggets, bullion, coins and souvenirs for sale. Jewelry at the shop is made from precious metals along with gems like blue grey and pink diamonds. The shop is located in the historic building that was once used to receive gold deposits from prospectors.
The Perth Mint was added to the Western Australia Heritage Register in 2000.
The Perth Mint is well known for creating the world's most valuable coin, the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin Series. This coin is also the largest and heaviest in the world. The coin is approximately 31 inches in diameter and nearly five inches thick. It is made from 99.99 percent pure gold and was valued at $53.5 million Australian dollars at the time of minting.
Along with gold bullion, silver, platinum and market gold are also minted on the premises. The mint also manufactures coins for investors and collectors. The mint refines nearly 80 percent of the gold and 30 pecent of the silver in Australia.
The Perth Mint is a popular destination for tourists. Visitors can view the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin, take a tour of the mint itself, watch a live gold pour and see some of the largest gold and silver specimens in the world. At the entrance to the Perth Mint is the statue "The Strike," which features the original prospectors who discovered gold in Western Australia.
Tourists can also visit the Perth Mint Shop where they will find gold nuggets, bullion, coins and souvenirs for sale. Jewelry at the shop is made from precious metals along with gems like blue grey and pink diamonds. The shop is located in the historic building that was once used to receive gold deposits from prospectors.
The Perth Mint was added to the Western Australia Heritage Register in 2000.
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Perth Mint on Map
Sight Name: Perth Mint
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perth, Australia
Create Your Own Walk in Perth
Creating your own self-guided walk in Perth is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Perth Historic Buildings Walk
Established by British settlers in 1829 and originally named the Swan River Colony, the city of Perth boasts a wealth of old buildings – governmental, religious, residential, commercial and institutional, – many of which are heritage-listed.
Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Perth Introduction Walking Tour
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. With a population of more than 2 million, the metropolitan area is the fourth largest in the country.
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles