Our stories

Operating as a gold refinery since 1899, The Perth Mint is a treasure trove of stories across the value chain from raw precious metals to minted coins and bars to e-commerce. 

Go behind the doors of the mint to find out more about what makes the iconic landmark and government trading enterprise tick.

Our stories categories

History Shop and tour People and community
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Dec 8, 2023 Shop and tour
A day in the life of our gold pourers

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a tour guide and gold pourer at The Perth Mint? We have the details here...

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Nov 29, 2021 People and community

Anxiety: Mental health is just as important as physical health

Asking for help takes courage and should be seen as a sign of strength not weakness.

people loading gold onto a horse drawn cart at The Perth Mint
Aug 27, 2020 History

How the West protected gold from bushrangers

Have you ever wondered how gold made it safely across the country in the age of the infamous bushrangers?

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Jun 18, 2020 History

Celebrating 50 years of WA government ownership

Thanks to the change of ownership 50 years ago, all Perth Mint operations, undertakings and obligations are guaranteed by the Western Australian government.

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York visit The Perth Mint in 1901.
Jul 23, 2019 History

Future king visited The Perth Mint

The man who was to become King George V, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York, visited The Perth Mint at the turn of of the 20th Century.

Perth Mint's world record one tonne coin in NYC
Jul 16, 2019 History

Big coin in the Big Apple

Proudly representing The Perth Mint and the Australian gold industry, our one-of-a-kind Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin has taken New York by storm.

a black and white photograph of The Perth Mint being constructed
Jun 19, 2019 History

The Perth Mint overcomes early challenge to mark 120 years

The occasion of our 120th anniversary on 20 June presents an opportunity to recount a story that may sound astonishingly familiar.

A real gold mine near Perth.
Jan 2, 2019 Shop and tour

Golden journey for The Perth Mint

The Mine to Mint tour takes you to Australia’s largest operating gold mine, Newmont Australia’s Boddington Gold Mine, and The Perth Mint. See gold from the ground up.

William Shatner standing in front of some Perth Mint issued Star Trek coins
Oct 7, 2018 Shop and tour

William Shatner boldly goes to The Perth Mint

Entertainment superstar William Shatner toured The Perth Mint shop and exhibition today, inspired by the Star Trek commemorative gold and silver coin program.

he Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Mark McGowan MLA is joined at The Perth Mint by CEO Richard Hayes, Go West Tours General Manager David Haoust, and Newmont Boddington Gold General Manager Jim Cooper for the launch of Mine to Mint.
Jul 23, 2018 Shop and tour

Australia’s first Mine To Mint tour unveiled in Perth

Mine to Mint, an exciting new tour experience for both tourists and locals, was unveiled at The Perth Mint today.

Mr John McCourt, Chief Executive Officer RSLWA places the first poppy on The Perth Mint Centenary Poppy Wall of remembrance with Alison Puchy, Perth Mint Group Manager, Shop and Exhibition.
Apr 10, 2018 People and community

The Perth Mint Remembrance wall marks WWI centenary

The Perth Mint has installed a Centenary Poppy Wall of Remembrance at its East Perth heritage grounds to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I.