The Perth Mint
Australia's oldest operating mint, opened in 1899, where you can watch pure gold pouring demonstrations, see the world's largest gold coin, and view natural gold nuggets.
The Perth Mint was built in 1899 to refine gold from the Western Australian gold rush. It is the oldest mint in Australia still in operation, and its red-brick buildings are well preserved. Highlights include a gold bar pouring demonstration (where molten gold is poured into molds), the one-tonne Australian Kangaroo gold coin, various natural gold nuggets, and a chance to stand on a scale to see how much gold you are 'worth.' Admission is about 20 AUD and includes the pouring demonstration. The gift shop sells commemorative gold and silver coins. The mint is at the eastern edge of the city and is reachable by the free red CAT bus.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
- WA Museum Boola Bardip
- London Court
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- The Bell Tower (Swan Bells)
- Elizabeth Quay
- Northbridge
- Heirisson Island