Information for coin collectors

The development of the zodiac in Western astrology

The Perth Mint has issued this spectacular 2020 5oz silver coloured antiqued coin celebrating the Signs of the Zodiac.

Rare ‘mule’ dollar resurfaces as a valuable find

A $1 coin has re-emerged as a potential collector jackpot.

Emergency currency: the first gold ‘coin’ made in Australia from Australian gold

About 200 Adelaide pounds have survived from the mid-nineteenth century making the opportunity to secure such an important piece of colonial numismatic history rare indeed.

Outstanding commemoratives mark 75 years since the end of World War II

The Perth Mint is supporting 75th anniversary commemorations with the release of a special suite of pure gold and silver coins.

What’s the connection between these pre-decimal coins and the Roman Empire?

The connection between the pre-decimal Australian sixpence, threepence, penny and half coins issued in 1951 and the Roman Empire.

Perth Mint issues first Australian surfboard-shaped coin

The Perth Mint has launched the nation’s first legal tender coin shaped like a surfboard, recognising its importance to Australian culture.

How did the Endeavour voyage contribute to the history of scientific exploration?

Now, 250 years after she encountered Australia’s east coast, Endeavour is featured on superb gold and silver commemoratives issued by The Perth Mint.

New coins feature iconic James Bond logos

Our new Bond coins incorporate the famous 007 gun logo and ‘gun barrel’ from Maurice Binder’s opening sequence, a signature device seen in every subsequent James Bond release.

The Jewelled Tiger is a rare and exceptional coin

The Jewelled Tiger coin features 10oz of 99.99% pure gold and is adorned with 18 carat rose gold tiger pavé set with nearly three carats of vivid intense pink diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine.

Why two cent coins are being hunted by collectors

The Perth Mint made 16,995,000 two cent coins for issue in 1968. Now, some of these early decimals are becoming increasingly sought-after.