Coin collecting

We keep you up-to-date with all things coin collecting. Read on for fascinating facts, traditions, why coins are rare and much more. Bookmark this page as your knowledge vault when it comes to collector coins.

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Apr 16, 2025 Coin collecting
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.

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Oct 15, 2024 Coin collecting

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

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Jun 17, 2024 Coin collecting

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.

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Jan 10, 2024 Coin collecting

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.  

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Nov 23, 2023 Coin collecting

Western Australia’s coin minting history and how to identify coins made in Perth

Western Australia has a rich history of coin minting. For more than a century, coins have been made in Perth, contributing to Australia’s fascinating currency heritage. Read more about Perth's coins here...

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Sep 14, 2023 Coin collecting

Why does the monarch’s effigy appear on coins?

In numismatics, effigy describes a specially prepared portrait on the obverse, or ‘heads’, side of a coin. But why does the monarch’s effigy appear on coins? Find out here...

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Aug 3, 2023 Coin collecting

Finishing touches make all the difference

Here's our quick guide to various finishes that appear regularly on our collector, or numismatic, releases.

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Jun 1, 2023 Coin collecting

How do our numismatic coins differ from our bullion coins?

How do our numismatic coins differ from our bullion coins? Read on to find out more.

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Mar 24, 2023 Coin collecting

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?

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Jan 24, 2023 Coin collecting

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.

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Jan 18, 2023 Coin collecting

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?