The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Enjoy a guided tour of our grand heritage building, secured vaults, and 1899 melting house where you can see a live gold pour. Hear tales of the Mint’s golden past, and learn of the gold mining legends and events that have shaped WA.
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mattgod
Hastings, UK51 contributions
Great place... lots of fun and really interesting. The tour guide was great even with lots of people. Highly recommended if you are in Perth. If you want to buy bullion there is a bit of a wait and they are a bit naughty charging fees for overseas cards (even though they may not be charged). Overall though fab visit.
Written 8 March 2023
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nikolasroantree
Brisbane, Australia18 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Enjoyed the tour and the melting of the gold how it was done staff very experienced and great at story telling also had some coins made and where very patient with us while we decided on what to have 😁 great day😊
Written 7 March 2023
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Fred_the_needle
Harrogate35 contributions
Firstly you spend nearly half an hour outside by the entrance either standing or sitting on stone steps or a wall while a "guide" tried to tell you about how gold was discovered in WA. This is complete with (obvious) plastic replicas of large nuggets. The guide on my tour will never have a career as a stand up comedian and I dread to think what it's like if it rains (bad enough in the heat).
Then you traipse down to a "vault" where the vagaries of an AUS $1 million coin are explained (be still my beating heart). The guide then disappears for about 20 minutes to get suited up for the "piece de resistance", the gold nugget pouring.
This is little more than pouring a hot liquid into a mould and cooling it. Hey ho. You do get a chance to stamp a copper medallion in memory of your visit (oh the thrill).
There are however many, many opportunities to buy gold jewellery or other artifacts at prices which seem to me to be somewhat higher than normal retail. In fact the place is more like a large jewellers shop than a historical site.
Wouldn't bother if I were you.
Then you traipse down to a "vault" where the vagaries of an AUS $1 million coin are explained (be still my beating heart). The guide then disappears for about 20 minutes to get suited up for the "piece de resistance", the gold nugget pouring.
This is little more than pouring a hot liquid into a mould and cooling it. Hey ho. You do get a chance to stamp a copper medallion in memory of your visit (oh the thrill).
There are however many, many opportunities to buy gold jewellery or other artifacts at prices which seem to me to be somewhat higher than normal retail. In fact the place is more like a large jewellers shop than a historical site.
Wouldn't bother if I were you.
Written 5 March 2023
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theperthmint
Hi Fred, thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy your tour but we do always appreciate feedback so we can continually improve and progress the experiences we offer.
Written 7 March 2023
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Gordon S
Guelph, Canada661 contributions
Jan. 2023
Our 2nd visit since 2008 and it has changed for the better. The gold pouring was the highlight of our visit, amongst others. One could also try and lift a gold ingot with one arm.
They also had a variety of coins, which one could purchase.
Our guide was fantastic
They also had a variety of coins, which one could purchase.
Our guide was fantastic
Written 4 March 2023
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LLANDILO16
Penrith13 contributions
Loved the tour and viewing a gold pour. Easily booked our tour online.
The only issue we had was that the tour began out the front, in the garden, and there was limited sun shade available. Not ideal in summer and the heat.
The only issue we had was that the tour began out the front, in the garden, and there was limited sun shade available. Not ideal in summer and the heat.
Written 3 March 2023
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Casafeline
Bristol, UK17 contributions
A very well conducted tour delivered by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide - Amelie. Takes about an hour plus and is very informative & enjoyable.
Written 1 March 2023
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Robert R
Old Hunstanton, UK9 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Very interesting and an excellent guided tour delivered by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter.Well worth a visit.
Written 26 February 2023
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Lucy
Whittlesea, Australia101 contributions
Fascinating and well-conducted tour by a very personable guide named Amelie. Very informative with plenty of gentle humour and interesting stories. Amelie did a fabulous job pouring liquid gold into a solid bar while explaining the whole process clearly (it cannot be that easy!!) and making sure she and everyone else stayed very safe. Amelia also made sure that anyone who needed a front-row seat (no stairs) had access, which was great. We all had a great view of the pouring and then had a go trying to lift a solid bar (nope) and finding out our exact worth in gold. We also received a token to “mint” ourselves in a machine at the end of the tour. The tour runs for 50 minutes. It starts outside for a few minutes it there is shade under the umbrellas. There is ramp access and bathrooms. There is a small bench-seat in the main area and auditorium benches in the smelting room. Unfortunately, no cafe but I was given access to a chilled water dispenser so that was great. I bet they’d do well if they served tea and coffee! There’s a gift-shop at the end, which can be accessed without the tour also. Overall, very fun and enjoyable and well worth the admission price ($20 for my student concession). I would recommend this for older children too, I am sure they’d find it fascinating.
Written 23 February 2023
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Trish F
New York City, NY114 contributions
Excellent tour. Our guide was Amelie. Very informative. Clear and articulate. The tour was well worth the price. ($20 concession). We were last here in 1994 and discoveries and innovations have been made since then. We are staying at the Novotel and it was a pleasant 20 minute walk.
Written 22 February 2023
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Jacqueline G
Saint Louis, MO213 contributions
Feb. 2023
Go on the guided tour which lasts one hour. The highlight is the mouton-gold- poring demonstration, Even though it is a mint, they only accept credit cards…no cash!
Written 20 February 2023
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SL Chong
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia269 contributions
Hi all. Planning to visit The Perth Mint in mid December on a weekday morning. Would I be able to buy tickets on arrival? Or should I buy them online ahead of time? thanks
celiao603
Wellington, New Zealand23 contributions
Get there early to book tour. We missed out on a the first one and had to fill in an hour before next booking. It's popular!
IntrovertLikesTravel
Hobart, Australia221 contributions
Hi,
For a single traveller in their 30s travelling by themself, is it worth going to visit Perth Mint. And is there much to do and see there and be interested about? Particularly if you don't have large amounts of money to spend on items there?
Cassie T
Melbourne, Australia233 contributions
If you are interested in the inner workings of a Mint. There is an entry cost. For cheaper things to do, look up Perth Walking Tour or visit Claisebrooke Cove
Karen T
Como, Australia18 contributions
Hi Perth mint, I notice in 'the blurb' on your website it mentions sovereign watches for sale but I couldn't find them on your shop tab? Do you still have them? Am I looking in the wrong spot?
If not, can you advise a good gift for an 80 yr old man! :)
GoldCorp
Perth, Australia
Hi there, we sell coin watches in our shop and we do on our website (Although this service is temporarily unavailable due to a website upgrade. We are hoping the watches will be back on line by the end of the week). We don't stock sovereign watches, however, we do sell sovereign pendants and rings that can be made to order. Please call our shop on 9421 7376 if you require any further information. Kind regards
Am I able to buy a silver bar while visiting the mint?
TourismCoordinator
Perth, Australia
You certainly can purchase a silver bar during your visit to The Perth Mint. The shop trading hours for bullion are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (excluding public holidays). Please note that certain payment restrictions and ID requirements apply to bullion purchases. It is best to check with The Perth Mint Shop at 08 9421 7376 for the most up-to-date information before coming in to make a purchase.
ChuckD688
Canberra, Australia6 contributions
What's the difference between the Perth mint and the mint in Canberra?
TourismCoordinator
Perth, Australia
Established as a branch of Britain’s Royal Mint in 1899, The Perth Mint is the oldest operating Mint in Australia. Wholly-owned by the State Government of Western Australia since 1970, The Perth Mint is empowered to issue the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program as legal tender and also strikes many of Australia’s limited edition collector coins, highly sought-after throughout the world for their superb proof quality and exquisite numismatic treatments. As one of Western Australia’s leading tourist attractions, The Perth Mint also offers a unique combination of activities, exhibitions and demonstrations as part of its admission-based guided tour, enabling visitors to experience the astonishing allure of gold.
The Royal Mint in Canberra is the sole supplier of Australia’s circulating coinage. More detailed information can be found at the respective websites for both Mints.
Rhona60
Aberdeenshire, UK3 contributions
Hi have done the tour and got a coin stamped for my grandson. Is it possible to get another one for my new grandson without doing the tour?
TourismCoordinator
Perth, Australia
Hi Rhona60,
Yes it certainly is - you can purchase them through The Perth Mint shop without doing the tour or even through our website.
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TourismCoordinator
Perth, Australia
Hi Jasminechong,
Admission prices are as follows:
Adult - $19.00
Concession Card Holder - $17.00
Children (4 to 15 years) - $8.00
Children (0-3 years) - no charge
Family Pass (two adults/two children) - $45.00
Tour timings are as follows:
Weekdays - 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays - 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Perth Mint
- The Perth Mint is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- We recommend booking The Perth Mint tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 6 The Perth Mint tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience The Perth Mint:
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- (0.26 km) Quest East Perth
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- (0.23 km) Pan Pacific Perth
- (0.10 km) Koalas Perth City Backpackers Hostel
- (0.23 km) Novotel Perth Langley
- Restaurants near The Perth Mint:
- (0.03 km) Il Mandolino Restaurant & Pizzeria
- (0.04 km) DuoTone
- (0.05 km) Red Opium
- (0.05 km) Jaws Sushi East Perth
- (0.07 km) Grosvenor Hotel