Information for coin collectors

The Perth Mint is among an elite group of world mints producing pure gold, silver and platinum legal tender coins.

Meticulously designed and manufactured, our collector coins come in a stunning range of colours, metals, finishes and themes.  With coins released regularly, you will never be short of choice for your coin collection or gift ideas. 

Themes to delight

From pop culture to animals, Australian, Chinese, historic and more, The Perth Mint offers a huge selection of themed coins to choose from. 

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The Perth Mint 2026 Lunar Year of the Horse gold and silver coins

Recent releases

Latest coin collector news

We keep you up to date with new releases, competitions and fun facts about collector coins

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Jun 30, 2025 Coin releases
New coin artwork captures the spirit of the emu

The Perth Mint has released the Emu Utingat coin designed by leading contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Kalkadoon woman Chern’ee Sutton.

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Apr 8, 2026 Coin collecting

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th Anniversary

In 2026, people across the world pause to reflect on what would have been the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — a monarch whose presence shaped an era.

Designer Ing Ing Jong
Sep 1, 2025 Coin collecting

Meet Year of the Horse coin designer Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong designed the Year of the Horse gold and silver proof coins for Australian Lunar Series III, released by The Perth Mint. She tells of her inspiration for the series.

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Apr 8, 2026 Coin collecting

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th Anniversary

In 2026, people across the world pause to reflect on what would have been the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — a monarch whose presence shaped an era.

Designer Ing Ing Jong
Sep 1, 2025 Coin collecting

Meet Year of the Horse coin designer Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong designed the Year of the Horse gold and silver proof coins for Australian Lunar Series III, released by The Perth Mint. She tells of her inspiration for the series.

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Apr 16, 2025 Coin collecting

Personalised medallions as timeless wedding gifts

Personalised medallions from The Perth Mint can enhance your wedding as gifts, decor and customised tokens. Find out more about medallions from The Perth Mint.

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Apr 1, 2025 Coin releases

Striking a chord: A tribute to the music icon Jimi Hendrix

The Perth Mint has released a Jimi Hendrix coloured coin to honour one of the greatest and most influential electric guitar players.

Source: Striking a chord: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
Personalised_Medallions
Apr 16, 2025 Coin collecting

Personalised medallions as timeless wedding gifts

Personalised medallions from The Perth Mint can enhance your wedding as gifts, decor and customised tokens. Find out more about medallions from The Perth Mint.

BLOG IMAGE 640px x 480px Jimi Hendrix
Apr 1, 2025 Coin releases

Striking a chord: A tribute to the music icon Jimi Hendrix

The Perth Mint has released a Jimi Hendrix coloured coin to honour one of the greatest and most influential electric guitar players.

Source: Striking a chord: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
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Mar 10, 2025 Coin releases

A mystic journey through the 12 zodiac signs and their connected goddesses

Venture into the magical realm of the 12 zodiac signs on this newly released 5oz silver coin from The Perth Mint.

Frida Khalo
Jan 28, 2025 Coin releases

Coloured coin from The Perth Mint honours Frida Kahlo

The Perth Mint has released a Frida Kahlo coloured coin to honour one of Mexico's greatest artists.

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Mar 10, 2025 Coin releases

A mystic journey through the 12 zodiac signs and their connected goddesses

Venture into the magical realm of the 12 zodiac signs on this newly released 5oz silver coin from The Perth Mint.

Frida Khalo
Jan 28, 2025 Coin releases

Coloured coin from The Perth Mint honours Frida Kahlo

The Perth Mint has released a Frida Kahlo coloured coin to honour one of Mexico's greatest artists.

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Oct 15, 2024 Coin collecting

What do the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit mean?

We explain the meaning of the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit and why they are important to collectors. Read more

Jewelled Turtle
Aug 23, 2024 Coin releases

A jewel of the sea, the Turtle is celebrated in gold and diamonds

A dazzling combination of gold and diamond artistry in numismatic form, The Jewelled Series has been further enriched with a spectacular new release celebrating the sea turtle.

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Oct 15, 2024 Coin collecting

What do the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit mean?

We explain the meaning of the terms maximum mintage, declared mintage and issue limit and why they are important to collectors. Read more

Jewelled Turtle
Aug 23, 2024 Coin releases

A jewel of the sea, the Turtle is celebrated in gold and diamonds

A dazzling combination of gold and diamond artistry in numismatic form, The Jewelled Series has been further enriched with a spectacular new release celebrating the sea turtle.

The Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin released by The Perth Mint.
Aug 13, 2024 Coin releases

Perth artist celebrates Indigenous culture on Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin

The Perth Mint has released the Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin designed by renowned Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder.

Coin designer Jennifer McKenna from The Perth Mint
Jun 17, 2024 Coin collecting

Meet Jennifer McKenna - designer of the anniversary sovereign

Jennifer McKenna has created a new St George and the Dragon design for The Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Australia Sovereign 2024 Gold Proof Coin.

The Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin released by The Perth Mint.
Aug 13, 2024 Coin releases

Perth artist celebrates Indigenous culture on Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin

The Perth Mint has released the Kookaburra Kaa Kaa coin designed by renowned Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder.

Coin designer Jennifer McKenna from The Perth Mint
Jun 17, 2024 Coin collecting

Meet Jennifer McKenna - designer of the anniversary sovereign

Jennifer McKenna has created a new St George and the Dragon design for The Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Australia Sovereign 2024 Gold Proof Coin.

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