## Perth Mint's Rich History The Perth Mint, established in 1899, is one of the oldest mints operating today in Australia. It started as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint during the gold rush era to refine gold into coins for the British Empire. Over the years, it quickly became known for making top-quality gold sovereigns and half-sovereigns. The mint played an important role in turning raw gold into legal money, which helped boost trade and business in Australia. Today, the Perth Mint is famous for its top-notch bullion coins and collector items. They have everything from gold and silver to platinum, drawing investors and collectors from all over the globe with their online bullion trading. ## Activities at Perth Mint Gold Tour Here's what you can look forward to in your Perth Mint Gold Tour: * Check out a traditional gold pour in Perth Mint's original melting house, its 19th-century brick walls are filled with gold particles from decades of gold pouring. * Watch the coin-making process, from design to minting, as they craft collector coins, silver bullion coins, and even platinum coins. * Explore the gold exhibition to see precious metals like the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, King Henry, and Karratha Queen. * Personalize your own Perth Mint medallions with custom engravings on materials like aluminum bronze, gold-plated, pure silver, or real gold, available to take home for a small fee. * Try lifting one of Perth Mint's last pure gold bars, weighing 403 troy ounces, at the interactive Touch Gold exhibit * Shop for unique Western Australian treasures such as Argyle Pink Diamonds and South Sea Pearls at the Perth Mint shop. ## Tips for your Perth Mint Tour Make the most out of your trip with these tips: ## How long does the Perth Mint tour last? The Perth Mint tour usually runs for about 45 minutes to an hour, giving you a full-on experience of our gold exhibits, traditional gold pours, and coin-making process. ## Can you buy gold from Perth Mint? You can purchase gold from the Perth Mint at their bullion trading room. They have a wide selection of precious metals, such as gold and silver, available as minted and cast bars, as well as coins. ## Can you pay with cash at the Perth Mint? No, the Perth Mint Shop does not accept cash payments. They accept payments via EFTPOS debit or credit cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay/Samsung Pay, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Telegraphic Transfer, RTGS, and BPAY.

Witness a traditional gold pour and watch how molten gold transforms slowly into a solid bar

Make your heart of gold even fuller with a visit to the historic Perth Mint

Be in awe of the largest collection of natural gold nuggets

Marvel at the astonishing beauty of the largest coin ever crafted