Coin releases

Fit for a king - 100 years since Tutankhamun's discovery

It is now 100 years since archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. In a sensational Perth Mint release, we celebrate the fascinating young pharaoh.

Games with everlasting appeal

Games Through the Ages, a spectacular 2oz silver coin with an antiqued surface treatment, celebrates some of the most famous games and gaming devices in history

Jump into 2023 with new Year of the Rabbit coins

A range of stunning collectable coins celebrating the 2023 Year of the Rabbit have been unveiled by The Perth Mint.

Australian coins celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has achieved another extraordinary milestone. She’s become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

Sparkling new masterpiece nothing to be coy about

Worth more than AUD $260,000, The Perth Mint’s 2022 Jewelled Koi, with 10oz of gold and pink, white and gold diamonds. is no ordinary new coin release.

Why is gold important at Diwali?

Known as the festival of lights, it is marked by millions of people in India as well as Hindu and other communities all over the world with candles, fireworks and gifts of gold.

Australia’s lunar coins return with a roar in Year of the Tiger

The Perth Mint is delighted to unveil the Australian Lunar 2022 Year of the Tiger proof quality coin series.

What are the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac?

According to Chinese mythology, the order of the animals in the ancient zodiac calendar was decided with a great race across a river.

The Jewelled Horse – our most significant coin of the year

The Perth Mint’s most significant release for 2021 is The Jewelled Horse 10oz Gold Proof Coin featuring the finest gold and rare Argyle pink diamonds.

The development of the zodiac in Western astrology

The Perth Mint has issued this spectacular 2020 5oz silver coloured antiqued coin celebrating the Signs of the Zodiac.