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Perth Mint

310 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia 6004, Australia
61 8 9421 7218
Ranked #12 of 74 attractions in Perth
4.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Established in 1899, Australia's oldest mint specializes in precious metals.
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We didn't go into the Mint, but caught the free shuttle right across the street. Terrific looking building! More

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Kaitaia, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a really great place to visit. Take the time and go on the tour - a family pass was about $40A. Very informative tour and great to see the gold. The highlight was seeing the gold melted and put into a gold bar. The person that did was really good and I certainly picked up some interesting info... More

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Perth
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Who don't like to see gold bar being melted? The historic of making gold coin is very interesting More

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Perth wESTERN aUSTRALIA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

where the gold is treated and made into GOLD BARS.can also buy souveniers here More

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Perth, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The place is smack in the middle of Perth. It's a marvelous museum and thoroughly interractive learning center all about the mining history of West Australia, about gold and all other aspects...It's very well-done and Perth can be very proud of it! More

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Perth, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

interactive gold pour, lifting gold bar, historical buildings a good afternoon outing in the City of Perth. More

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Adelaide
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

You have to pay for a guided tour but look at most stuff yourself. They tell a short story then give a display on pouring molten gold which is good. Other wise you look around the displays yourself. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Awesome attraction - well organised, interesting and informative tour and amazing stash of gold to see. More

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Perth, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

it cost my husband and i $15 each for entry which gives you access with a tour group around ceratin areas open to the public, the tour lasted about 45 mins and although it was informative, it was much smaller than i had expected and for a $15 fee i had expected a bit more. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

There range of products and prices is excellent. As a great coin collector I would reccomend it to other collectors. The museum of gold found in the gold rush was enjoyable worth a look. More

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