Information for coin collectors

Personalised medallions as timeless wedding gifts

Personalised medallions from The Perth Mint can enhance your wedding as gifts, decor and customised tokens. Find out more about medallions from The Perth Mint.

Striking a chord: A tribute to the music icon Jimi Hendrix

The Perth Mint has released a Jimi Hendrix coloured coin to honour one of the greatest and most influential electric guitar players.

A mystic journey through the 12 zodiac signs and their connected goddesses

Venture into the magical realm of the 12 zodiac signs on this newly released 5oz silver coin from The Perth Mint.

Coloured coin from The Perth Mint honours Frida Kahlo

The Perth Mint has released a Frida Kahlo coloured coin to honour one of Mexico's greatest artists.

What do the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit mean?

We explain the meaning of the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit and why they are important to collectors. Read more

A jewel of the sea, the Turtle is celebrated in gold and diamonds

A dazzling combination of gold and diamond artistry in numismatic form, The Jewelled Series has been further enriched with a spectacular new release celebrating the sea turtle.

Perth artist celebrates Indigenous culture on Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin

The Perth Mint has released the Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin designed by renowned Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder.

Meet Jennifer McKenna - designer of the anniversary sovereign

Jennifer McKenna has created a new St George and the Dragon design for The Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Australia Sovereign 2024 Gold Proof Coin.

How do we make our precious metal coins?

In this article we explore five important steps that our craftsmen and women use to produce exquisite precious metal coins at The Perth Mint.  

Perth Mint strikes first coin with King Charles III effigy

The Perth Mint will be issuing extremely low certificate numbers for the first coin with King Charles III effigy on 15 January 2024.