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Jun 30, 2025 Coin releases
New coin artwork captures the spirit of the emu

The Perth Mint has released the Emu Utingat coin designed by leading contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Kalkadoon woman Chern’ee Sutton.

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Mar 9, 2020 Coin releases

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.

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Jan 13, 2020 Coin releases

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.

Perth Mint Tuvalu Coins
Aug 27, 2019 Coin collecting

Explaining Tuvalu’s role in modern coins

The tiny Polynesian island country of Tuvalu has found some innovative ways to earn revenue in the modern world.

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May 28, 2019 Coin collecting

On this day: Legendary coin engraver born 200 years ago

Today is the birthday of Benedetto Pistrucci, creator of one of the world’s most highly revered gold coin designs.

Perth Mint Jewelled Dragon coin
Apr 11, 2019 Coin releases

SOLD OUT: Jewelled Dragon fires high-end collector interest

The Jewelled Dragon, a fabulous 10oz gold coin creation featuring 117 rare Argyle pink diamonds, is officially sold out.

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Aug 19, 2018 Coin collecting

What's this Scottish-born geographer's connection with Burke and Wills?

One of our favourite pastimes is delving through The Perth Mint’s historic collection. It always throws up something worth investigating – like who was James Park Thomson and why does his portrait appear on this fine looking medal?

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Feb 21, 2018 Coin releases

Perth Mint embraces challenge of crafting its most prestigious coin set yet

We’ve taken this stunning blend of natural treasures to a new level with the unveiling of The Australian Trilogy, possibly the most magnificent Australian three-coin set ever created.

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Feb 21, 2018 Coin releases

Perth Mint unveils its multi-million dollar ‘Discovery’

The latest creation to join this elite category is Discovery. Aimed at the highest echelons of the rare coin, art and diamond markets.

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Nov 9, 2017 Coin collecting

How Armistice Anniversary medals found sanctuary at Shrine of Remembrance

Glenn Burghall has been researching connections between Britain’s 1928 Armistice Anniversary medallion and the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.

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May 22, 2017 Coin collecting

Historic medal captures Earl Grey to a T

This medallion in The Perth Mint’s historic collection celebrates Earl Grey, who fought hard for the reform of the British House of Commons in the 19th century.