2024 1oz Perth Mint's 125th Anniversary Gold Coin

The Perth Mint's 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Gold Bullion Coin

This commemorative gold coin celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint, Australia's renowned precious metals refinery and mint. Crafted from 1 oz of 99.99% pure gold, the coin is not only a valuable investment but also a beautiful collector's item with a limited mintage of just 25,000.

Key features

• Purity: 99.99% gold
• Weight: 1 troy ounce
• Legal tender: Issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965
• Limited mintage: Only 25,000 coins minted
• Security feature: Micro-laser engraved letter for authentication (detectable only with a magnifying glass)
• 125th anniversary design: The reverse features engravings of a kangaroo, koala, and kookaburra - iconic animals depicted in the Perth Mint's popular coin series. These are set amongst a backdrop of golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem. An inscription reading "1899 THE PERTH MINT 2024" is included along with a special "P125" mintmark signifying the anniversary.
• Obverse: Features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Dan Thorne and the coin's denomination.
• Presentation: The coin is housed in a protective acrylic capsule.

Celebrating Perth Mint's Heritage

The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 at the height of the Western Australian gold rush. Refining the gold and striking 106 million sovereigns over the next three decades, it played a significant role in the rapid development of Western Australia’s economy. With an outstanding reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and efficiency, the Mint went on to produce vast quantities of Australian circulating coinage between 1940 and 1984. 

The Perth Mint returned to its original purpose as a maker of fine gold coins in 1986. The Australian Kangaroo, originally known as the Australian Nugget, has enjoyed worldwide recognition and success since that pivotal time. Subsequent additions to the official Australian Bullion Coin Program include the Australian Kookaburra and the Australian Koala, both heavily sought after by investors and collectors of fine silver coins.

The modern Perth Mint is a unique enterprise. Operations include refining and investment services, while its world-class visitor attraction tells the story of Western Australian gold and the Mint’s 125-year history. The coining division remains synonymous with superb quality precious metal pieces, none more so than those featuring Australia’s iconic wildlife.