Buy and sell gold

Selling to us: What you need to know before you visit

• More information on what we buy

  Gold jewellery

  If no hallmarks are evident or they are illegible, we reserve the right to refuse purchase. Maximum value AUD 10,000. Deductions may apply for items with gemstones and/or other non-metal elements.

  Perth Mint precious metal coins and medallions

  Includes gold, silver, platinum and palladium. No premium offered for proof/numismatic coin issues.

  Other precious metal coins

  Recognised legal tender gold and silver issues only. No coins in current circulation. No premium offered for numismatic issues.

  Gold and silver bars and ingots

  We accept bars made by most LBMA accredited refiners such as The Perth Mint. Non-accredited bars are accepted at our discretion.

  Natural gold nuggets

  We buy clean (rock-free) natural gold nuggets of all sizes. Exceptional pieces may attract a premium over the spot buy price. Please call in advance for advice.

• Payment conditions

  We test your gold jewellery and precious metal on-the-spot using accurately calibrated analysers. Based on a successful outcome, we generally make payment into your nominated bank account on the next business day.

  For bullion and natural nuggets over the value of AUD 100,000, we pay into your nominated account two working days after the transaction. For jewellery over the value of AUD 5,000, we pay into your nominated account five working days after the transaction.

  Accepted payment Methods

  The Perth Mint only accepts cashless payments. It does not accept payment by cash, cheque or money order.

• Forms and ID requirements

  Download and complete ‘Bullion and jewellery transaction form’ before coming to The Perth Mint with the following original ID documents:

  • your current driver’s licence, passport or proof of age card
  • a utility bill (electricity, water or gas) less than three months old with your name and current residential address displayed
  • details of your banking institution, including BSB and account number

  If correct identification is not provided, the sale will not proceed.

  Alternative ID documents are required when selling bullion as a representative of a company, SMSF, Trust, other corporate body or for a third-party. For full details or if you are unable to provide the above documents, please contact us in advance of your visit.

• For people outside Perth

  It is a condition of our second-hand dealer’s licence that residents of Western Australia must complete their old gold jewellery transactions in person at The Perth Mint.

  Residents of other Australian states and territories, however, may sell their gold jewellery to The Perth Mint by post.

  All Australian residents can sell gold bullion (coins, bars etc) without attending the Mint.

  Please contact us for further details.

• Four easy steps to receiving payment

  Step 1

  Complete the ‘Bullion and jewellery transaction form’

  Step 2

  Have your original ID ready

  Step 3

  Visit us in the bullion trading room

  Step 4

  Receive funds if accepted