People and community

Find out the stories behind the people who work at The Perth Mint, as well as the communities we represent in our day-to-day operations.

Coin Designed By Kevin Bynder For The Perth Mint
May 24, 2022 People and community
The art of reconciliation

Local artist Kevin Bynder, a proud Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong man, is also accompanying us on our reconciliation journey with a launch of a new coin design.

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Mar 23, 2022 People and community

Alejandra’s story: long road to belonging

Many people arrive looking for a better future but sometimes it’s not even their own decision that makes them board the flight and cross some oceans to arrive to Australia.

Perth Mint employee Sean Perkins paints
Nov 29, 2021 People and community

Looking beyond the chair

Then I had a bike accident where I broke my spine. After around eight surgeries and a long time at the hospital, I found myself having to start a new life in a wheelchair.

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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.

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Oct 10, 2020 People and community

The gold standard in mental health

While keeping some distance from each other to maintain our physical health in 2020, we have all appreciated how important it is to maintain positive social connections and good mental health.

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.

a family of four looking at iPads
Oct 5, 2017 People and community

Virtual gold trail a first for Perth

As the major sponsor of the Gold Industry Group, The Perth Mint is partnering with other members in support the Group’s latest initiative – the Heart of Gold Discovery Trail.

a silver coin with the Menin Gate in the background
Jul 9, 2015 People and community

'Lest We Forget' coin presented at historic Menin Gate ceremony

The Perth Mint’s ANZAC Spirit Lest We Forget 1 kilo silver proof coin was presented to the Last Post Association by the Returned and Services League at a memorial event at Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, on 9 July 2015.

a Roll of honour of those who were killed in ww1 plaque on the wall of The Perth Mint
Apr 23, 2015 People and community

WWI research inspires Mint staff to create unique wreath of remembrance

Perth Mint employees who served during World War I have inspired two current members of staff to create a unique wreath to mark the 100th anniversary of the ANZACs.

RAAFA State President Graeme Bland with the 100 Years of Military Aviation coin donated by The Perth Mint.
Apr 28, 2014 People and community

Military aviation coin joins illustrious exhibits at historic museum

An example of our recently released 100 Years of Australian Military Aviation 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin is now on permanent display at the Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia.