Attractions at The Perth Mint
It’s free to visit The Perth Mint Shop and grounds. To fully experience all attractions and learn about the history of gold in Western Australia we offer The Perth Mint Gold Tour. This family-friendly tour runs for an hour and is the perfect weekday or weekend activity in Perth.
Something BIG is coming
- In 1957 we refined gold to the highest purity (99.999%).
- In 1987 we released Australia’s first bullion coins.
- In 2011 we poured the world’s largest gold coin.
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Family friendly tour
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with children, The Perth Mint has you covered with our family friendly gardens, tour and activities. We’re open every weekend and weekdays too. The perfect place for a winter outing.
The award-winning tour includes the attractions listed below. View tour times and bookings.
One tonne gold coin
The world’s largest gold bullion coin is the centrepiece of the Gold Exhibition, inspired by the popularity of the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin Series.
Live gold pour
Witness a gold pour in our original 1899 melting house, one of our most memorable experiences. This spectacle allows you to see pure gold heated to molten temperatures, transforming as it cools into a gleaming solid gold bar.
Gold exhibition and nuggets
This world-class exhibition melds the latest in technology with the history of Western Australian gold to bring the story of The Perth Mint to life. Includes the live gold pour, one-tonne gold coin, gold nugget and coin displays, chance to hold a large gold bullion bar, scales to check your weight and value in gold and mesmerising journey of gold discovery.
Engrave your own medallion
A popular extra is to design a special message or choose your favourite saying to engrave onto an aluminium bronze, gold plated, pure silver or gold medallion. These medallions are ready to take away within minutes of purchasing. You can also order online.
Your digital companion in eleven languages
Discover more of the stories and history of The Perth Mint with our new digital guide. Scan the QR code provided at the start of your tour to view images and content translated into English, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch or Vietnamese.
