The Perth Mint celebrates 125th anniversary with commemorative precious metal coins

The Perth Mint is proud to unveil a unique set of commemorative precious metal coins to mark 125 years since this historic organisation opened its doors to support Western Australia’s gold industry.

To celebrate the milestone, The Perth Mint today released a special collection of limited mintage, legal tender coins that showcases the quality design and craftmanship that has earned the Mint an international reputation.

Built on more than a century of excellence and innovation, The Perth Mint’s coining division is synonymous with quality precious metal pieces – including these 125th anniversary coins, which feature three of Australia’s most iconic native species, the kangaroo, koala and kookaburra.

The collection released today includes:

• The 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Gold Bullion Coin, made of 99.99% pure gold with a limited mintage of 25,000.
• The 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Gold Proof Coin, also made of 99.99% pure gold which has an extremely limited mintage of just 500.
• The 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Silver Bullion Coin, made of 99.99% pure silver, with a mintage of 150,000.
• The 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Silver Proof Coin, made of 99.99% pure silver. It has a mintage of 7,500.
• The 125th Anniversary 2024 1oz Platinum Bullion Coin, made of 99.00% pure platinum, with a mintage of 5,000.

Each coin features His Majesty King Charles III and the ‘P125’ mintmark on the obverse.

The Perth Mint opened its doors for the first time on 20 June 1899 as a branch of Britain’s Royal Mint at the height of Western Australia’s gold rush. Refining newly mined gold and striking quality and highly sought-after precious metal coins and minted products, the Mint has grown into a globally recognised leader in its field. Owned by the State of Western Australia, it is Australia’s oldest operating mint.

The Perth Mint CEO Paul Graham said it was important for the organisation to celebrate this significant anniversary by reflecting on the craftmanship exhibited throughout the past 125 years.

“We are proud to be releasing these 125th anniversary coins to allow Western Australians and the broader public to join us in celebrating this unique and tradition-rich organisation,”

“We are proud to be releasing these 125th anniversary coins to allow Western Australians and the broader public to join us in celebrating this unique and tradition-rich organisation,” Mr Graham said.

“Throughout the ups and downs of the gold cycle and the evolution of the Mint over the past 125 years, we have maintained an unwavering focus on supporting the gold mining sector and producing high quality precious metals coins and minted products.

“These specially designed, limited mintage anniversary coins speak to this focus, the richness of our craftsmanship and our commitment to quality and integrity.”

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