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The Perth Mint
Australian precious-metals mint opened in 1899 as a branch of the British Royal Mint during the Western Australian gold rush.
Overview
The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 to refine local gold and strike sovereigns. It later evolved into a Western Australian government-owned precious-metals enterprise, producing bullion bars and coins as well as collector issues for international markets.
Why it matters
TMR uses The Perth Mint to connect bullion objects with gold-rush history, sovereign production, modern investment products and contemporary coin design.
Coverage
Sources
The Material Record
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TMR holdings represented across 2024.