Celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint by experiencing the magic of gold, discover all of the attractions on offer and learn about the history of gold right here in Western Australia. The best way to see the world’s largest gold coin, molten gold being poured and much much more is by booking a gold tour.
Watch a Live Gold Pour
Ever wondered how those shiny gold bars you’ve only ever seen in movies are made? Witness the amazing spectacle of a traditional gold pour in The Perth Mint’s original melting house. See the pure gold heated to molten temperatures and transformed into a gleaming solid gold bar before your eyes. This attraction takes you back in time to imagine what it was like when the melting house was in full swing from 1899 until 1990.
See The World’s Largest Gold Coin
Did you know that The Perth Mint has held the Guinness World Record for the largest gold coin since 2012? See the iconic Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin in person! Measuring at about 80 centimetres wide, 12 centimetres deep and made up of 99.99% pure gold. It is the biggest, heaviest and most valuable gold bullion coin in the world! Having toured all over the world, the monumental coin is now on permanent display in The Perth Mint’s gold exhibition.
Explore The Gold Exhibition
Continue your journey by exploring the gold exhibition, where you will find an incredible collection of gold-nuggets and specimens. Such as Newmont’s Normandy Nugget, which is the second largest gold nugget still in existence and The King Henry specimen and The Karratha Queen Nugget, which are two of the most valuable gold and silver specimens in the world all found right here in WA. You can even find out your value in gold by standing on scales!
Discover The Coining Gallery
Discover the collection of historic coins struck by The Perth Mint. From sovereigns to our bullion coin collection, there are some fascinating coins to see. Such as the first sovereign produced at The Perth Mint, the first copper decimal coin made in Australia, two of the largest legal tender coins in the world and much more!
Engrave Your Own Medallion to Take Home
Take your piece of The Perth Mint home by designing a special message to engrave onto a gold plated, 99.9% pure silver or 99.99% pure gold medallion. Starting from $39, these medallions are ready to take away in minutes and make a great gift or momento!
Book a Tour
The Perth Mint Gold Tour
Discover all of the highlights we’ve listed above in this family-friendly tour, which runs for an hour and is the perfect weekday or weekend activity in Perth. For only $24 (per adult), $14 (per child) or $65 (per small group) you can unveil the mystery behind The Perth Mint and gold in WA. Don’t forget to pick up The Perth Mint Challenge, a kid-friendly quiz, where participants receive a prize on completion. Running from 9:30 AM daily, book a tour today for a memorable experience!
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