Coin collector news

Why the Charlotte medal is significant to Australia

The Charlotte medal in silver is believed to have been engraved on board one of the ships in the First Fleet while anchored at Botany Bay in 1788.

Nickel miner's art deco treasure

Assembled over many decades, The Perth Mint’s historic collection is a treasure trove of fascinating coins and medals from around the world.

Why two cent coins are being hunted by collectors

The Perth Mint made 16,995,000 two cent coins for issue in 1968. Now, some of these early decimals are becoming increasingly sought-after.

History of the rare 1918 Perth half sovereign

Shrouded in mystery, the rare 1918 Perth half sovereign took five decades for Australian collectors to confirm it existed.

Did Captain Cook discover the Great Southern Land?

Secret orders to search for the fabled ‘Great Southern Continent’ accompanied James Cook on his epic first voyage to the South Pacific of 1768–71.

Historic WA loco set to steam again

The Perth Mint uncovers the story behind West Australian stream train featured on a medallion in its historic collection.

Rare Perth proof halfpenny sells for over $50k

The period 1940 – 1968 is considered by historians to be one of the most important eras in the annals of The Perth Mint.

Footscray Ammunition Factory centenary medal

Designed by Melbourne sculptor and medal-maker Michael Meszaros, this medal is part of The Perth Mint's historic collection.

Medallion celebrates Lionel Samson

The Perth mint investigates a medallion produced in 1979 which honours the founder of Australia's oldest family business.

Unwanted coins make come-back as royal commemoratives

Today, Crowns are usually struck to celebrate royal anniversaries and coronations. But Crowns were not always purely commemorative pieces.