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The Perth Mint: Tour and Gold Pour
·Perth, Australia
Highlights
Embark on a journey to Australia's biggest working gold mine and its oldest operational mint.
- Experiences
These tickets cannot be cancelled. Rescheduling is not allowed.
Embark on a journey back in time to the Western Australian gold rush era that began in the late 1890s. Explore the captivating tale of the quest for gold at The Perth Mint Gold Exhibition. Witness the awe-inspiring largest coin ever crafted - a massive tonne of pure gold valued at over AUD 50 million! Delve into history with a glimpse of the inaugural coin minted in Perth - an 1899 gold sovereign. Discover the first copper decimal coin manufactured in Australia - a 1-cent piece from 1966, alongside the world's two largest legal tender coins - the 10-kilo Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Bullion Coins.
Be mesmerized by a spectacular showcase of natural gold nuggets, wafers, and crystals, including the renowned Newmont's Normandy Nugget, weighing 25.5 kgs, the second-largest gold nugget globally. Ever wondered about your weight in gold? Step onto the Mint's special scales to unveil this intriguing revelation! Personalize an aluminum, bronze, gold-plated, 99.99% pure gold, or 99.9% pure silver medallion with your name or a meaningful quote, available for purchase starting at AUD 17 and ready within minutes.
Witness the mesmerizing process of pouring molten gold to create a solid gold bar. Notably, the 19th-century brick walls of the melting house are embedded with gold dust, a testament to years of refining history. Before departing, browse the exclusive selection of giftware and souvenirs at the retail store. Unwind and contemplate in the tranquil ambiance of the inner courtyard café. Indulge in a delightful Devonshire Tea at the alfresco dining area, surrounded by charming turn-of-the-century buildings and a stylized 19th-century miners’ campsite. Explore the campsite adorned with lifelike replicas of Australia’s iconic nuggets. Select a model nugget for a memorable photo opportunity to cherish as a memento of your visit.
Tours run daily at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM.
Babies aged 0-3 can join for free. Kids aged 4-15 and families with 2 adults and 2 children receive discounted rates (remember to bring a valid photo ID).
The nearest bus stop is 'Goderich St Bennett Street Red Cat 28.' Take the Red CAT bus to reach the location.
Your ticket is valid for the specific date and time you selected when making your booking.