Coin collector news

Spectacular Perth Mint coin celebrates 2023 Total Solar Eclipse

Celebrate the magical cosmic phenomenon over Ningaloo Marine Park with this superbly crafted 2oz of 99.99% pure silver coin. Portraying corals and a whale shark, the artistry combines skillfully coloured and antiqued elements, the latter a special treatment conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact.

Everything you need to know about Australia’s 1930 penny

The Australian 1930 penny is so rare it's captivated serious collectors and the general public for decades, but do you have one hidden away?

Masterpieces scale greater heights with The Jewelled Snake

If you thought last year’s Jewelled Series was spectacular, the 2023 coin will leave you totally mesmerised. With a mintage of only eight, The Jewelled Snake 2023 10oz Gold Proof Coin is extremely rare. The price of each individual piece is AUD 289,000.00. Find out more...

Start your pre-decimal collection with the first Commonwealth coinage

Wondering what to collect when it comes to coins? Finding examples of Australia’s first Commonwealth coins could fit the bill. Read on to find out more.

What are non-circulating legal tender coins?

Non-circulating legal tender is a useful term to describe official coins that are not intended to be spent. But what is the true value of these coins?

Sell out Opal Lunar Series welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

The Australian Opal Lunar Silver Coin Series has ignited a flame in many Perth Mint coin collectors. With limited Year of the Rabbit stocks available, secure yours now.

Collectable coins antiqued and gilded to perfection

In recent years, collectable coins featuring antiqued or gilded highlights have become popular. In fact, The Perth Mint can claim some of the credit for this trend, being one of the world’s first mints to pioneer these innovations.

How are coins coloured?

Here at The Perth Mint we’ve been colouring coins since the mid-1980s, but how do we do it? Find out here.

Why do coins have serrations (or grooves) around their edges?

To understand why many coins have edge serrations we must go back to a time before coin making-machinery was available.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – a celebration in coins

We have struck many coins featuring Her Majesty’s coin effigies since 1953, including many millions of pennies, halfpennies, 1 cent and 2 cent coins.