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May 6, 2026
The Perth Mint sold 46,106 troy ounces (oz) of gold, 496,212 oz of silver and 3,056 oz of platinum in minted product form during April 2026. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East remained the key...
From Perth Mint
April 29, 2026 | Featured
Australia s first charity, The Benevolent Society was founded in May 1813 by banker and newspaper editor Edward Smith Hall. Since then, they have provided help and support to millions of...
From Coins and Australia
April 22, 2026
Fighting around the Mediterranean, on the sea, in the air, and on the land, characterised the experiences of the Australian armed forces during 1940 and 1941. The Royal Australian Mint is proud to...
April 9, 2026
The Perth Mint was honoured to release a special commemorative coin collection marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch whose life and legacy shaped...
From Perth Mint
April 9, 2026
The Perth Mint sold 43,656 troy ounces (oz) of gold and 976,450 oz of silver in minted product form during March 2026.
From Perth Mint
April 8, 2026
Parents looking for an affordable, educational and fun day out these April school holidays are being encouraged to visit the Royal Australian Mint, with a packed program of hands-on activities for...
April 8, 2026
ohn R. Melville-Jones AM, Emeritus Professor in the Department of History and Classical Studies at the University of Western Australia, passed away on January 28th 2026. He was 92. John was the most...
From Coin Weekly
April 8, 2026
Earlier this year, the Royal Australian Mint quietly released a limited-edition $1 coin into circulation. It has since announced its significance: the new $1 marks 60 years since the country adopted...
From The Reading Room
April 7, 2026
Hooray – new Bluey coins are back! The iconic and much-loved series is spectacularly captured in this coin collection proudly brought to you by the Royal Australian Mint in partnership with BBC...
April 7, 2026
The Perth Mint has released a three-coin set marking the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday. The pieces honor her lifelong service, devotion, and resilience as the longest-serving British...
From The Reading Room
April 6, 2026
Queen Elizabeth II-themed products lead The Perth Mint of Australia’s April 2026 releases, with several issues marking what would have been her 100th birthday. Highlights include a 2 oz gold proof...
From Coin News
April 5, 2026 | Featured
The 1966 Australian Decimal Pattern Set honoured the five reverse designs proposed by Andor Mészáros for Australia s new decimen coins in 1966.
From Coins and Australia
April 1, 2026
Located in the Mint’s forecourt in East Perth, Minting Memories: Celebrating the Wonder of Western Australia is a free outdoor exhibition that showcases how The Perth Mint’s coin designs capture the...
From Perth Mint
March 31, 2026 | Featured
The Royal Australian Mint honoured a national tradition with the release of two coins marking the significance of the dawn service. The 2026 $2 C Mintmark Coloured Uncirculated Coin and the 2026 $2 C...
From Coins and Australia
March 31, 2026
The Royal Australian Mint is proud to announce the opening of our newest exhibition: Floral Impressions: Coins in Bloom. The exhibition explores how flowers quietly communicate national spirit,...