Coin collecting

Insiders’ guide to precious metal coin production

In this article we explore some of the techniques and equipment The Perth Mint’s Coining department uses to make exquisitely finished precious metal coins.

Crafted to collect

In this article we explore some of the techniques and equipment The Perth Mint’s Coining department uses to make exquisitely finished precious metal coins.

Top tips for selling gold

Before cashing in your old gold jewellery, it’s important to understand who you can trust and what is a fair price for your gold.

What makes a successful coin series?

It’s a tricky challenge: identify the theme for a collectable coin that will win the hearts of collectors — and do it a year or two in advance, before any design has hit the page.

Nurturing the next generation coin collector

Introducing your niece or nephew, child, or grandchild to the world of coin collecting, can lead to a rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime.

A short history of Australian coinage

The Perth Mint looks at Australian coins from 1788 until 2012 when it produced the one tonne gold coin.

How did ancient African coins wash up on a Northern Territory island

In 1944, Australian soldier Maurie Isenberg was assigned to a forward radar station at Jensen Bay on Marchinbar Island in the Northern Territory.

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.